Leucanthemum Snow Lady

Overview and Key Features

Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady' is a compact, early-flowering Shasta Daisy variety known for its pure white petals and bright yellow centres. This charming perennial is loved for its neat size, long flowering period, and suitability for containers, borders, and small gardens.

It is a popular choice for cottage-style plantings, pollinator-friendly borders, and cut flower gardens, offering a cheerful and tidy daisy-like presence from early summer to late summer.

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering time: June to August (sometimes into September)

• Flower colour: White with golden-yellow centres

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green, slightly toothed leaves

• Habit: Neat, clumping, and low-growing

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Common names: Shasta Daisy ‘Snow Lady’, Leucanthemum superbum ‘Snow Lady’

Planting and Position

'Snow Lady' is ideal for sunny spots and thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Its tidy size makes it excellent for front-of-border planting or pots on patios.

• Light Requirements:

  • Needs full sun for best flowering

  • Can tolerate very light shade, but flowering may be reduced

• Soil Conditions:

  • Prefers well-drained, moist but not soggy soil

  • Adapts to most garden soils – loam, chalk, or sandy types

  • Avoid waterlogged ground in winter

• Planting Tips:

  • Plant in spring or early autumn

  • Improve heavy soil with added compost or grit for drainage

  • Space plants 25–30 cm apart to allow air circulation and reduce fungal risk

Watering, Feeding, and Ongoing Maintenance

Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady' is low-maintenance, making it suitable for both experienced and beginner gardeners.

• Watering:

  • Water well during establishment

  • Once settled, water during dry spells or when grown in containers

  • Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew on foliage

• Feeding:

  • Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring

  • Optionally feed with a liquid bloom booster monthly through summer to prolong flowering

• Deadheading and Pruning:

  • Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering

  • In autumn, cut back dead stems once flowering finishes

  • Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring or autumn to rejuvenate and maintain vigour

Design Uses and Companion Planting

The bright, tidy flowers and compact size make Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady' very versatile in gardens and displays.

• Best Uses:

  • Front of sunny borders

  • Cottage gardens and wildlife plantings

  • Containers and pots for patios or balconies

  • Cut flower gardens – stems hold well in arrangements

• Companion Plants:

  • Combine with Salvia, Nepeta, Coreopsis, Echinacea, or Geranium ‘Rozanne’

  • Pairs well with ornamental grasses for a relaxed, meadow-like look

  • Works nicely alongside Lavender, Achillea, and Scabiosa

Wildlife Value and Hardiness

• Pollinator Friendly:

  • Nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

  • Open flower form is ideal for pollinators of all sizes

• Hardiness:

  • Hardy in most areas of the UK and Ireland (RHS H5)

  • Will survive winter temperatures down to around -15°C

  • Provide mulch in colder regions to protect roots from frost

• Pests and Problems:

  • Generally trouble-free

  • Watch for slugs on young shoots and occasional mildew in poor air flow

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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