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Ox - eye Daisy 'snow lady' [V]

Genus: Leucanthemum.

Species: Leucanthemum vulgare.

Planted 06.09 Vistabile Lounge border
Bought 06.09 Morrissons £1,99 or £3 for 2 plants

Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant may need support.
Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant with:
* Milky bellflower 'Prichard's Variety' (Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety')
* , Virginia stock (Malcolmia maritima)
* , Milky bellflower 'Telham Beauty' (Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty')
* , Common dog violet (Viola riviniana)

Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect: North, South, East, West
Exposure: xposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
Pruning: Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter.
Propagation method(s): Division, Seed
Skill rating: Beginner
Leucanthemum vulgare is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Yellow in Spring; White, Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Ultimate height (m): 0.1
Ultimate spread (m): 0.5
Time to maturity: 2-5 years
[Source: www.shootgardening.co.uk/sitePlant.php?plantid=963 ]

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