Snow Lady Shasta Daisy

Snow Lady Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady')

Snow Lady Shasta Daisy, Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Lady', is a compact, early blooming Shasta daisy that covers a low mound of foliage with pure white flowers and bright yellow centers. Plants stay short and neat, making them perfect for the front of borders, edging paths, and filling containers where taller daisies might feel out of scale. With its long bloom season, sturdy stems, and clean, high contrast flowers, Snow Lady brings cheerful color and a clear focal point to small spaces and high visibility planting areas in full sun.

Distinctive Features

Snow Lady Shasta Daisy typically grows about 10 to 15 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide, forming a dense, rounded clump that rarely needs staking under normal conditions. Large single daisies with crisp white petals and sunny yellow centers are held just above the foliage, so the plant reads as a solid cushion of bloom at peak. The foliage is deep green and finely textured, creating a tidy base that frames the flowers and helps shade the soil. The combination of dwarf habit, bold flower color, and reliable bloom makes this variety especially useful in small gardens, along walkways, and in containers where you want classic Shasta daisy charm on a smaller scale.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Performs best in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light each day for sturdy stems, abundant blooms, and compact growth.
• Soil: Thrives in well drained, fertile to average garden soil; appreciates organic matter but does not tolerate soggy, poorly drained sites.
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; once rooted in, provide moderate, consistent moisture, allowing the top of the soil to dry slightly between deep waterings.
• Hardiness: Well suited to many temperate regions where Shasta daisies are grown outdoors when planted in soils that drain freely.
• Size: Forms a compact clump about 10 to 15 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide at maturity, depending on climate and care.
• Growth Rate: Moderate grower that fills in steadily and forms tidy, flower filled clumps within a few seasons.

Ideal Uses

• Front of Border Accent: Perfect for the front edge of mixed borders with coneflowers, salvias, and compact grasses where its bright white blooms stand out against deeper colors.
• Edging and Pathways: Plant in a row along walks, drives, or patio edges to create a low ribbon of green foliage and white daisy flowers.
• Containers and Patio Pots: Excellent in pots, window boxes, and mixed containers where the compact habit and plentiful blooms provide long lasting color.
• Cottage and Meadow Style Gardens: Mix with other classic perennials to build relaxed, naturalistic plantings that feel full and cheerful without overwhelming small spaces.
• Pollinator Friendly Beds: Open flower centers attract butterflies and other beneficial insects, adding life and movement to sunny plantings.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: After establishment, water during dry spells to keep plants from wilting, focusing on deep, occasional soakings rather than frequent shallow watering.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering and keep clumps looking clean; trim stems back to a strong set of leaves.
• Fertilizing: In spring, apply a light dose of balanced, slow release fertilizer or compost if soil is poor; avoid heavy feeding that can promote floppy growth.
• Mulching: Apply a thin layer of organic mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the crown to reduce rot risk.
• Seasonal Care: In late fall or very early spring, cut back dead stems close to the ground to make way for fresh growth; divide clumps every few years if they become crowded or bloom production declines.

Why Choose Snow Lady Shasta Daisy?

• Compact Dwarf Habit: Short, tidy plants are ideal for small gardens, front borders, and containers where taller daisies would be too large.
• Bright, Classic Blooms: Crisp white petals and sunny yellow centers deliver timeless daisy appeal in a petite package.
• Early and Long Blooming: Begins flowering early in the season and continues with regular deadheading for extended color.
• Easy to Grow: Adaptable to typical garden soils and conditions when given sun and drainage, making it suitable for beginners and busy gardeners.
• Versatile Design Use: Fits seamlessly into cottage gardens, mixed borders, meadow style plantings, and cutting gardens wherever you want cheerful color and a reliable, small scale summer focal point.

With its dwarf habit, bright white and yellow flowers, and steady summer performance, Snow Lady Shasta Daisy is an excellent choice for adding cheerful color, easy cut flowers, and a compact focal point to sunny borders, paths, and container plantings.