Leucanthemum (S) 'Alaska' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chrysanthemum maximum, Chrysanthemum x superbum, Leucanthemum maximum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Growth habit
Upright, bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: From May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska' forms cupped, white flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture, rose garden