Leucanthemum ooh La Lacrosse / 3L
Leucanthemum ooh La Lacrosse / 3L
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Leucanthemum 'Ooh La Lacrosse'
Leucanthemum 'Ooh La Lacrosse'
3L nursery pot
Plant Highlights: Distinctive white daisy flowers with unique spoon-shaped petals • Long summer flowering season • Compact, bushy habit • Attractive to pollinators • Excellent for borders and containers
Overview
Leucanthemum 'Ooh La Lacrosse' is a compact herbaceous perennial producing masses of distinctive white daisy flowers with unusual spoon-shaped, quilled petals surrounding bright yellow centres. Flowering throughout summer, it brings a fresh, eye-catching display to sunny borders and patio containers while adding a unique twist to the classic Shasta Daisy.
Its neat, well-branched habit makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, mixed perennial borders and decorative pots. The long-lasting blooms are also excellent for cutting, adding texture and brightness to summer floral arrangements.
Why We Love It
- Distinctive spoon-shaped petals give the flowers a unique appearance.
- Compact growth is ideal for borders and patio containers.
- Flowers continuously through the summer months.
- Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
- Excellent as a fresh-cut flower.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Leucanthemum 'Ooh La Lacrosse' |
| Common Name | Shasta Daisy |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Mid-green, lance-shaped deciduous foliage |
| Flowers | Distinctive white daisy flowers with spoon-shaped, quilled petals surrounding sunny yellow centres |
| Flowering Period | June to August |
| Growth Habit | Compact, upright and bushy |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, moderately moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 35–45cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 35–45cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy throughout Ireland when grown in well-drained soil |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun for the best flowering and sturdy, compact growth.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly when grown in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid sites where water remains around the roots during winter.
Hardiness and Winter Care
This herbaceous perennial dies back naturally in autumn before producing fresh growth in spring. It is hardy outdoors throughout Ireland in well-drained soil.
Routine Care
Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming. Cut back old stems after flowering or in late winter, and divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Perfect For
- Sunny perennial borders.
- Cottage gardens.
- Patio containers.
- Pollinator-friendly planting.
- Cutting gardens.
- Mixed perennial displays.
Good to Know
The distinctive spoon-shaped petals are a defining feature of the Ooh La™ series, giving each flower an unusual, textured appearance while retaining the classic bright yellow daisy centre. Pot size refers to the nursery container and not the plant's mature size.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Leucanthemum 'Ooh La Lacrosse'
- Supplied in a 3L nursery pot.
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Pot size refers to the plant at the time of sale and not its eventual mature size.