| Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' | |
| Shasta Daisy Becky | |
| Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky', also known as Shasta Daisy Becky, has sturdy stalks of large white daisies with yellow centers. Holds up well in the heat of the south. Full sun. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' Common Name: Shasta Daisy Becky Features: Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Bloom Time: Summer - Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Butterflies, Bees and Birds Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 30 - 36 inches Zone 4 - 9 | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. | |
| Attractive bedding, border, or container plant | |
| Well drained and moist soil | |
| Use as a cut flower. | |
| Pinch back new growth every 2 weeks in spring. | |
| June - September | |
| White single flowers | |
| 36" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Dark green, coarsely toothed foliage | |
| Perennial |