Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, cottage and native gardeners
SHASTA DAISY
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Botanical Name
Chrysanthemum maximum 'Alaska'
An old fashioned perennial with big white flowers and yellow centres, blooming all summer on 80 cm tall stems. Plant in large groups and divide from time to time. For full sun and good soil. Salt tolerant. 120 seeds/No.1. Not to WA.
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct to garden after frosts or into pots to transplant once frosts have passed. Cover seed thinly and keep moist at temperatures around 20˚C. Slugs love seedlings so provide protection. Prune in spring to keep its shape.
Height
0.9 m
Spacing/Spread
0.5 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Feb 28th
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Mar 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Apr 1st to Jul 31st