LEUCANTHEMUM Real Goldcup

Description and Characteristics

Leucanthemum 'Real Goldcup', also known as Shasta Daisy 'Real Goldcup', is a vibrant, compact perennial prized for its bold golden-yellow semi-double flowers and long bloom period. Part of the Realflor® series, it offers improved flowering performance, strong stems, and excellent disease resistance, making it a standout addition to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and containers.

This cultivar features upright stems topped with cheerful, daisy-like blooms with golden-yellow petals and darker yellow central cones. The flowers appear from late spring through to late summer, providing a continuous burst of colour over many weeks. Its neat, clump-forming habit reaches a height of 40–50 cm and spread of around 30–40 cm, making it ideal for front to mid-border use or grouped in drifts for striking seasonal displays.

‘Real Goldcup’ is a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plant that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Its strong, upright habit also makes it excellent for cut flower arrangements.

• Bright golden-yellow, semi-double daisy flowers

• Height: 40–50 cm; Spread: 30–40 cm

• Long flowering period: June to September

• Compact, bushy, and upright growth habit

• Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator plantings

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Leucanthemum 'Real Goldcup' is a robust and easy-to-grow perennial, well-suited for gardeners seeking reliable colour through the summer months with minimal upkeep.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth

  • Tolerates very light partial shade, though blooming may be reduced

• Soil Preferences:

  • Thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

  • Performs well in loamy, chalky, or sandy soils

  • Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during establishment and in prolonged dry periods

  • Once established, moderately drought-tolerant

  • Water at the base to reduce risk of mildew on foliage

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser

  • Mulch annually with compost to improve soil structure and retain moisture

• Deadheading and Pruning:

  • Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat blooming

  • Cut back spent stems in autumn or early spring

  • Divide every 2–3 years to rejuvenate plants and maintain compactness

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy in Zones 5–9 (RHS H5)

  • No special winter protection required in well-drained soils

  • In colder regions, mulch lightly around the crown in late autumn

Garden Uses, Companion Plants, and Pollinator Benefits

Leucanthemum 'Real Goldcup' is a versatile performer that offers bright colour, sturdy form, and valuable pollinator support. Its compact nature and upright blooms make it suitable for formal designs or naturalistic plantings alike.

• Design Applications:

  • Excellent in sunny borders, cutting gardens, and cottage gardens

  • Perfect for containers, edging, and seasonal planting schemes

  • Effective when massed in drifts for impact or combined in mixed perennial beds

• Companion Plants:

  • Pairs beautifully with Salvia nemorosa, Echinacea, Coreopsis, Nepeta, and Veronica

  • Combines well with grasses like Pennisetum and Festuca glauca for movement and texture

  • Contrasts with purple or blue blooms for striking colour harmony

• Pollinator Value:

  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Offers accessible nectar and pollen over a long bloom season

  • A strong choice for biodiverse gardens and insect-friendly plantings

• Container Use:

  • Compact form makes it excellent for terracotta pots, troughs, and patio containers

  • Use a peat-free, well-drained compost

  • Position in full sun and water during dry spells

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Bred for excellent mildew resistance and strong stems

  • Generally pest-free; occasional aphids may be present

  • Good airflow helps prevent foliar diseases in humid conditions

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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