Terra Nova
Leucanthemum 'Goldfinch' (36 cell half tray)
This is the yellowest flowering Shasta daisy ever! Long blooming and compact with semi-double flowers. 'Goldfinch' is the product of years of breeding for yellow flowers. All other “yellow” Leucanthemum pale in comparison! Charming semi-double flowers, very slowly and gracefully change from bright lemon yellow to an ivory white. A real gem among the bland Leucanthemum offerings.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 19″ / 23″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
| US Patent # | PP24499 |
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Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisey |
| Genus | Leucanthemum |
| Species | x superbum |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Format | Perennial Plugs |
| Plug Care | Harden off and plant out or bump up into larger pots soon after receiving plugs. When planting out be sure you to not bury the crowns. Plant the plugs so that the top of the growing medium is level with the soil. |
| Netting / Staking | Not necessary. |
| Temperature Range | Hardiness zones 5-9 |
| Spacing | 18" |
| Soil Preference | Average quality soil - amend with some compost and pelleted fertilizer in spring for best results. Water regularly, well draining soil is essential. |
| Day Length | Facultative long-day plants. Plant in full sun. |
| Pinching | Do not pinch. |
| When to Plant | Plant in spring after last frost for blooms the first year. Plant anytime through the summer and plants will establish in year one and flower in year two. |
| Harvesting | Harvest flowers when they are most of the way open for longest vase life. If you harvest or deadhead all flowers you may get a repeat flush of blooms although it wont be quite as impressive as the first. |
| Post Harvest Care | Cut stems should immediately be plunged into lukewarm water and left somewhere cool and out of direct light for conditioning. Expect a vase life of about a week - a floral preservative will help maximize the vase length. |
| Diseases / Insects | Aphids, thrips and slugs are all possible pests. No major disease risks to note. Soggy soils can lead to root rot. |
| Bailey's Notes | When you think of Shasta daises you likely picture the old timey flowers growing in your grandmothers garden. We are proud to offer some new and exciting cultivars through Terra Nova that feature interesting textures and creamy colors. All of these cultivars are propagated via tissue culture and are patented and can not be legally propagated at home. |
| Resources | NA |
Order Minimums and Tray Sizes
All TERRA NOVA® plugs are grown in a 36 cell half tray. The minimum order is 6 total half trays (an combination of varieties).
Orders for multiple ship weeks must be placed separately.
Patents & Plant Tags
Unauthorized propagation of varieties that are patented is strictly prohibited.
If you are purchasing these plugs with the intent to resell them, you must also purchase tags. Upon adding items to your cart, you will be prompted to add tags for each plant in the order, at the cost of $0.13 per tag. This is applied to your entire order.