General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Good drainage is essential. Wet soils in winter can be fatal. Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates. Remove spent flower heads to promote additional bloom. Divide clumps as needed (every 2-3 years) to maintain vigor. Plants are somewhat short-lived. Consider cutting stems back to basal leaves after flowering to preserve plant energies and perhaps prolong plant life. ‘Highland White Dream’ does not grow true from seed, and should be vegetatively propagated.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Highland White Dream’ is a shasta daisy cultivar that typically grows 2-3’ tall. It is noted for its large semi-double blooms (4-5” diameter) with drooping white rays and yellow centers. Multiple flowers per stem. Coarsely-toothed, lance-shaped, medium green leaves (basal leaves to 12” long). Blooms most of the summer. Excellent and long-lasting fresh cut flower. Formerly included in the genus Chrysanthemum. Plant Patent Applied for (PPAF).
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to verticillium wilt, leaf spots and stem rots. Aphids, mites and leaf miners are occasional visitors.
Uses:
Shasta daisies provide long-lasting summer bloom and are mainstays of the perennial border and cutting garden.
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