Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady' – Compact Dwarf Shasta Daisy with Cheerful Blooms
Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady' is a charming, compact variety of Shasta Daisy, loved for its pure white daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres. This dwarf perennial is ideal for the front of borders, containers, or small gardens, offering a long flowering season and a neat, mounded habit. It’s a magnet for bees, butterflies, and cheerful garden style, flowering from early summer well into autumn.
Seasonal Interest
Spring:
Fresh green, deeply cut foliage emerges, forming a tidy dome.
The plant begins to build energy for a prolific bloom season.
Summer:
Masses of classic white daisies appear on short, sturdy stems.
Blooms continue for weeks, especially if deadheaded regularly.
Excellent for attracting pollinators and adding a bright touch to borders or pots.
Autumn:
Flowers often continue into early autumn, especially in milder weather.
Foliage remains tidy and vibrant until colder nights arrive.
Winter:
Dies back to the ground in winter and re-emerges in spring.
Mulch in autumn for added winter protection in colder regions.
Structure & Growth
Height: 20–30cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Form: Compact, rounded, and bushy with short flowering stems that resist flopping.
Growth Rate: Fast – fills out quickly in spring and early summer.
Growing Conditions & Care
Position: Best in full sun.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly wet or heavy soils.
Maintenance: Easy to grow. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Cut back in autumn or early spring.
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5–H6). Can tolerate light frost; mulch if needed in colder areas.
Perfect For
Front of Borders: Neat size and profuse flowers make it perfect for edging.
Containers: Bright and reliable in pots or balcony displays.
Cottage Gardens: Classic daisy charm fits beautifully into informal, pollinator-friendly planting.
Cut Flowers: Small but long-lasting blooms ideal for posies or casual arrangements.
Wildlife Gardens: Loved by bees and butterflies.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
