Leucanthemum 'Sweet Daisy® Rebecca' – 'Sweet Daisy® Rebecca' Shasta Daisy

Brighten up your garden beds with this modern and spectacular take on the classic Shasta Daisy. 'Sweet Daisy® Rebecca' stands out with its pure white double flowers, featuring fringed and ruffled petals that create a unique airy texture around a vibrant yellow heart. Compact and sturdy, it brings a touch of freshness and dynamism to the garden from early summer, maintaining an impeccable upright habit that won't flop under the weight of its blooms.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Lance-shaped, dark green leaves providing a striking contrast to the brilliant white flowers.
• Flowering: Impressive double flowers with jagged (fringed) petals, bright white with a yellow central disk.
• Light: Prefers full sun for optimal blooming.
• Habit: Forms a compact, dense, and well-upright mound.
• Growth: Moderate growth rate, reaching about 25 to 30 cm in height.
• Soil: Thrives in fertile, rich, and especially well-drained soil.
• Temperature: Hardy to Canadian zone 4.
• Resistances: Good resistance to fungal diseases and tolerant of White-tailed deer.

Use

• Types of Use: Ideal for the front of flower beds, pathway borders, or in containers on a sunny terrace.
• Decorative Advantages: Its "ruffled" look adds a sculptural and romantic dimension; perfect for fresh-cut flower bouquets.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. Increase frequency during intense heat spells.
• Fertilization: Apply a granular perennial fertilizer in spring or a phosphorus-rich soluble fertilizer during the blooming period.
• Pruning: Deadhead faded flowers regularly to stimulate new bud formation and extend the season.
• Planting: Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart in a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
• Winter Protection: Apply organic mulch at the base in the fall to protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.