Botanical name
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Goldfinch’
Other names
Shasta daisy ‘Goldfinch’, Chrysanthemum maximum ‘Goldfinch’
Genus
Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
‘Goldfinch’ _ ‘Goldfinch’ is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with broadly lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and, in summer and autumn, sturdy, upright stems bearing large, semi-double, pale yellow flowers turning creamy-white with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem
Flower
Cream, Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Goldfinch’ (Shasta daisy ‘Goldfinch’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. This plant may need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
