Leucanthemum 'Sweet Daisy® Izabel' – 'Sweet Daisy® Izabel' Shasta Daisy

Bring soft, luminous elegance to your outdoor spaces with 'Sweet Daisy® Izabel'. This variety stands out for its unique, delicate butter-yellow flowers that gracefully transition to a pure creamy white as they mature. Its flat petals, precisely arranged around a golden-yellow central disk, create a soothing two-tone effect. Exceptionally early-blooming and boasting excellent garden performance, it forms compact mounds that burst with light from the very first days of summer.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Glossy dark green toothed leaves that remain dense and attractive throughout the season.
• Flowering: Single to semi-double flowers starting pale yellow and fading to cream, offering a changing display.
• Light: Thrives fully under a bright, radiant sun.
• Habit: Bushy, compact, and well-branched habit that requires no staking.
• Growth: Moderate growth rate, reaching approximately 25 to 35 cm.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, loose, and especially well-drained soil to prevent winter rot.
• Temperature: Canadian hardiness zone 4.
• Resistances: Resists common foliage diseases well and is tolerant of White-tailed deer.

Use

• Types of Use: Ideal for energizing borders, accenting rock gardens, or filling containers and planters.
• Decorative Advantages: Its gradient from yellow to creamy white adds a touch of softness and sophistication to pastel colour schemes.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.
• Fertilization: Amend the soil with compost in the spring or use a balanced perennial fertilizer.
• Pruning: Deadhead faded flowers to extend the blooming period and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Planting: Install in a deep hole, respecting a 30 cm spacing to encourage air circulation.
• Winter Protection: Provide a protection of leaves or straw to secure the crown against extreme cold.