Botanical name
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Wirral Supreme’
Other names
Shasta daisy ‘Wirral Supreme’, Chrysanthemum maximum ‘Wirral Supreme’
Genus
Leucanthemum
Variety or Cultivar
‘Wirral Supreme’ _ ‘Wirral Supreme’ is an herbaceous perennial with strong stems bearing dark green, glossy leaves and in summer and autumn forms double, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centre.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer; White, Yellow 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
WHERE TO GROW
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Wirral Supreme’ (Shasta daisy ‘Wirral Supreme’) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.7m 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
