Perennials > Leucanthemum > Leucanthemum x superbum > Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Leucanthemum x superbum
'Becky'
Becky Shasta Daisy
Origin: 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year ™
Mike's
Opinion
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I have tried to grow this plant many times and always seem to fail as it appears to be very short-lived. That said my experience of failure not only applies to this cultivar but many others of the genus I have tried over the years all with dismal results.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Leucanthemum |
| Species |
| x superbum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Becky' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -34 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 |
| Height |
| 90-120 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 - 60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| The masses of crisp, bright blooms are a mainstay of the summer border and are heat and humidity tolerant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun (or light shade in hot areas) and moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. Deadhead regularly and divide every two or three years. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Large daisy flowers on strong stems over a long period from mid-summer to early autumn. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. |
| Pests |
| Aphids, slugs, earwigs, chrysanthemum nematode, leaf miners, leaf spots, and stem rot can sometimes cause problems. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Large single whit blooms held on green, stout stems. |
| Propagation |
| Divide in early spring or late summer or sow seed in a cold frame in spring or autumn. |
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