{"title":"Leucanthemum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus name \u003cem\u003eLeucanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e tells you all about the key feature of this plant...in Greek, 'Leucos' means 'white' and 'anthos' refers to 'flower'. The white flowers of Leucanthemum daisies can be found growing native throughout Europe and are grown in gardens around the world. Leucanthemum is the classic 'He loves me, He loves me not' flower, with plenty of white petals to pluck and fawn over. We are certain you will love them because daisies are tough, easy-to-grow \u003ca title=\"learn more about butterfly attracting plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-garden-plants-host-attract-butterflies\"\u003eplants that attract butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e and flower like crazy over a long period of time in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLeucanthemum is closely related to several other 'mums' that you may be growing in your garden like Chrysanthemum (mum), Argyranthemum (marguerite daisy), and Tanacetum (Tansy). Although you can find wild species commonly growing in gardens, most of us grow hybrids of various species with some Nipponanthemum (Montauk Daisy) thrown in. Hybrids have the advantage of shorter, stiffer flower stalks that stay upright whereas in the wild species they tend to flop over.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Leucanthemum (Daisies)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLeucanthemum is not fussy about its growing conditions. It prefers full sun and will flower over a longer period of time if you deadhead it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Daisies in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright white flowers with yellow centers are perfect for night gardens, white gardens, and cut-flower gardens. Leucanthemum pairs well with just about everything from daylilies, to peonies, to dahlias. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leucanthemum-superbum-daisy-duke-pp-21914","title":"Leucanthemum superbum Daisy Duke PP 21914","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Leucanthemum Daisy May) Leucanthemum x superbum 'Daisy Duke', from our friend and plant breeder Brent Horvath, is nothing...except the best Shasta daisy ever hybridized. We've tried and killed lots of Shasta daisies over the years but Leucanthemum 'Daisy Duke' takes the proverbial cake. Daisy Duke Shasta daisy makes an incredibly compact 20\" tall x 2' wide clump topped, starting in early June (NC), with hundreds of 3\" white daisies...insanely floriferous...unlike any other Shasta daisy you've ever grown. It also tends to rebloom well if cut back after its initial flowering. Full sun and very well-drained soils are the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029919301,"sku":"10716","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Leucanthemum-superbum-Daisy-Duke-PP-21914.i-10716.s-64429.r-1_52a0f5eb-1ed5-49d0-bebf-033e74f56393.jpg?v=1774555756"},{"product_id":"leucanthemum-superbum-lemon-meringue-ppaf","title":"Leucanthemum superbum Lemon Meringue PPAF","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeucanthemum 'Lemon Meringue' is a superb 2022 Terra Nova introduction that has thrived in our heat, humidity, and summer rain trials, where most shasta daisies fear to tread. For us, this selection has excelled, forming an 18\" tall x 2' wide clump. The clumps are topped with a lovely floral show, starting here in early June, with lemon-colored buds, that open to pure white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44091868807255,"sku":"19114","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Leucanthemum-superbum-Lemon-Meringue-PPAF.i-19114.s-68650.r-1_47f957cb-cd74-4c7d-9800-82376127e548.jpg?v=1785519722"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Leucanthemum-x-superbum-Whoops-a-Daisy-1900x350_12139c20-ec60-4d78-a6a4-470ce49f9e1d.jpg?v=1685981598","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/leucanthemum.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}