Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Read'

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Shasta daisyPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Read' is an old variety of shasta daisy, bearing fully double pure white flowers with a soft yellow centre. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Read’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and cut back completely in late-autumn. Divide clumps every three years to maintain vigour.

Bear in mind that all leucanthemums can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested, but symptoms are usually mild.

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Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’ and wildlife

Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’ poisonous?

Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’ causes an upset stomach.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People