How to tend a Leucanthemum maximum

Also known as: Chrysanthemum grandiflorum Lapeyr., Phalacrodiscus maximus (Ramond) Less., Chrysanthemum burbankii Makino, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum subsp. maximum (Ramond) P.Fourn., Leucanthemum vulgare subsp. maximum (Ramond) O.Bolòs & Vigo, Tanacetum maximum (Ramond) Sch.Bip., Chrysanthemum maximum Ramond, Matricaria maxima (Ramond) Poir., Pontia grandis Bubani

Watering

Keep soil moist, water and drain timely

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

After flowering remove the withered flowers, the part on the ground will wither in winter, the plant germinates again in spring

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Compositae, Leucanthemum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
white
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