Leucanthemum "Crazy Daisy"

Leucanthemum ‘Crazy Daisy’ 

Available here as a young plant in a 9cms pot, garden ready. 

A Leucanthemum × superbum cultivar with fully double, shaggy, quilled white petals that look almost like a chrysanthemum crossed with a daisy. The centre is still yellow, but often partly hidden by the frills.

Key traits

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 30–45 cm
• Habit: Upright, bushy
• Flowers: Fully double, frilly, irregular, white
• Bloom time: June–September
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
• Pollinator-friendly (though slightly less accessible than single daisies)

🌱 Why Gardeners Like It

• Long flowering — one of the longest-blooming Shasta daisies.
• Showy texture — stands out among simpler daisies.
• Great for cutting — lasts well in a vase.
• Reliable perennial — returns each year with minimal fuss.

🌤️ Growing Conditions

Crazy Daisy behaves like other Shasta daisies:

• Sun: Full sun (at least 6 hours)
• Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates clay if improved
• Water: Average; dislikes waterlogging
• Deadheading: Encourages repeat blooms
• Division: Every 2–3 years to keep clumps vigorous