A compact, dwarf variety of the Shasta Daisy, 'Little Angel' bears large, bright white flowers with gold centres in Spring and Summer on strong stems above lush green foliage.
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Fondly known as the Shasta Daisy, Leucanthemum is a compact perennial, in all but the coldest regions, and perfect for creating sunny, happy gardens. The large daisy flowers of ‘Little Angel’ are white with a gold centre and are borne over the late winter, spring, and summer. The strong stems make 'Little Angel' perfect for picking for table floral decorations.
Leucanthemum are recommended for their long blooming period, ease of growing and heat tolerance. Plant in a full sun position in mixed garden borders or 'Little Angel' is also ideal for planting into smaller pots to place on your garden table. Shasta daisies attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.
Easy care once established. Prepare your garden bed or potting mix well by incorporating slow-release fertiliser, and ensuring that it drains well. They do not like wet feet. Mulch around the plant but avoid the stem to conserve moisture and encourage flowering. Remove spent flowers weekly to encourage many more blooms over a longer period. Leucanthemums do not like too much food, if you incorporated fertiliser or compost into your soil or potting mix upon planting, very little if any at all will be needed until next Winter.
As the plant ages you can lift the plant and divide before replanting into the re-worked garden or potting mix.
The Leucanthemum family are native to the Pyrenees between Spain and France.
‘Little Angel’ come to us from a breeding programme using the gene pool of Leucanthemum X superbum.
Wear gloves & wash hands after gardening.
