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Bring a burst of cheerful, creamy white blooms to your garden with Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Macaroon’. A charming herbaceous perennial, also known as the Shasta Daisy, features large, fluffy blooms with delicate yellow centres that radiate warmth and beauty. Perfect for borders and containers, ‘Macaroon’ adds a touch of elegance and vibrancy to any style of planting scheme. With a long flowering season from early summer to late autumn, Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Macaroon’ keeps your garden in full bloom throughout the warmer months. Its sturdy, upright stems are ideal for cutting, making it a popular choice for fresh, summery floral arrangements. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this hardy, herbaceous perennial reaches a height of 40cm, spreading to 50cm, and thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, attracting bees and butterflies while brightening your garden. Whether used in formal settings or relaxed garden designs, ‘Macaroon’ brings timeless beauty with a touch of whimsy.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Macaroon’ |
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Common Name | Shasta Daisy |
Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
Colour | White |
Format | Young Plants |
Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.40 m |
Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Drought Tolerant | Yes |
Good for pots | Yes |
Good for wildlife | Yes |
Good for pollinators | Yes |
Good for cutting | Yes |