Shasta Daisy

The Shasta Daisy is a timeless beauty, this classic gardeners' favorite boasts 3-inch blooms with showy white petals surrounding a vibrant yellow disk center on stems with contrasting glossy, dark green leaves. This hardy perennial will grace your garden with 2-3 feet tall blooms year after year. Developed by the American horticulturist Luther Burbank in the late 19th century, he hybridized several species of daisies to create a more robust and attractive flower. Burbank named Shasta Daisies after Mount Shasta in California due to their snow-white petals, which resemble the snowy peak of the mountain. These long-lasting wildflowers attract pollinators and bring a touch of elegance to any landscape. Shasta Daisies bloom the first year with blooms lasting from early summer to early fall, perfect for garden beds, borders, and wildflower gardens. Enjoy their cheerful, long-lasting blooms as cut flowers or in garden displays! 

Also Known As: English Daisy, Garden Daisy, White Daisy, Snow Daisy, Summer Daisy, Evergreen Daisy, Amazing Daisies, Ox-Eye Daisy, Daisy Mum, Hybrid Daisy, Perennial Daisy.

Plant Name:	Daisy, Shasta
Latin Name:	Leucanthemum × superbum, Chrysanthemum maximum
Days to Germinate:	14-21
Days to Bloom:	90-120
Plant Height:	2 - 3 Feet
Spread:	10 - 18 Inches
Bloom Diameter:	2 - 4 Inches
Growth Habit:	Clumping
USDA Zones:	5-9
Lifespan:	Perennial
Brand:	TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination:	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO:	No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*:	No
Seeds Packed For**:	2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 6-8 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. If the soil is heavy or clay-like, mix in some sand or compost to improve drainage. Optionally, form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 2 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage, ensure good airflow, and make harvesting for cut flowers easier. Lay down 1/2"-3/4" peat moss, sawdust, or potting soil, the soil surface. This layer is beneficial for flower seeds because it can the improve the germination environment and prevent soil crusting.

Planting:

Starting Indoors: For earlier blooms, you may optionally cold-stratify seeds for at least 30 days then start planting indoors in containers 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring, keeping seedlings at least 65F. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 60F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.

Directly Sowing: If directly sowing outdoors, plant Shasta Daisy after the first hard frost in early Spring to cold-stratify seeds. Plants will germinate in late Spring when the soil warms to at least 60F. Fall planting is not recommended unless planting outdoors in environments with mild, frost-free winters, or planting indoors with supplemental grow lights. For blooms in late Spring of the following year, sow outdoors after the first hard frost in Fall to cold-stratify seeds. To plant, make holes 1/8 inch deep and spaced 12-18 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, then cover thinly with soil. In small plots, flower seeds may be scattered and gently watered in. Once seedlings emerge, plants can separated and spaced 12-18 inches apart to allow room for mature plants to spread and prevent overcrowding.

Water after planting.

Planting Depth:	1/8 inch
Within-Row Spacing:	12-18 inches
Between-Row Spacing:	2-3 feet

Care During the Season:

Once established, Shasta Daisy is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Water sparingly, only during prolonged dry spells, and avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.