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Ox-eye Daisy 'May Queen' [S]

Genus: Leucanthemum.

Species: Leucanthemum vulgare.

Planted 06.09 Vistabile Lounge border ['Snow Lady']
Bought 06.09 Morrissons £1,99 or £3 for 2 plants
Planted: 10.09 Samantha's Bed,Shenstone ['May Queen']
Bought: 10.09 for 99p @ Morrisons

Botanical Name: Leucanthemum vulgare
Other names:
White weed, White daisy, Marguerite, White goldes, Moon penny, Maudlinwort, Midsummer daisy, Love-me-not, Large white gowan, Espibawn, Herb Margaret, White goldes, Sheriff pink, Love-me, Field daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare, May queen, Leucanthemum vulgare 'Maikönigin', Ox eye daisy, Oxeye daisy
Genus: Leucanthemum
Species: L. vulgare ~ L. vulgare is a perennial with dark green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers in spring and summer.

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: Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
[Source:www.shootgardening.co.uk]

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 14 years ago:

Deadhead

Deadhead regularly

Due over 13 years ago:

Prune

Cut stems down to the ground in winter.

Due about 13 years ago:

Deadhead

Deadhead regularly

Due over 12 years ago:

Prune

Cut stems down to the ground in winter.

Due about 12 years ago:

Deadhead

Deadhead regularly

Due over 11 years ago:

Prune

Cut stems down to the ground in winter.

Due about 11 years ago:

Dead head

Deadhead regularly

Due over 10 years ago:

Prune

Cut stems down to the ground in winter.