Variety traits

Plant height — Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent

A key morphological trait of Leucanthemum x superbum, measured during full bloom at the top of the inflorescences, which determines the agronomic practices and the intended use of the cultivar.

In the reference 10 varieties crop Shasta daisy, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Leucanthemum x superbum, plant height is a mandatory characteristic for state trials on distinctness, uniformity, and stability (DUS). Measurement is conducted in centimeters at the level of the flower stalk tops during the full flowering phase, accounting for aggregate data from a group of plants to level out natural variability.

In breeding, three groups of cultivars are distinguished: dwarf (15–30 cm) for borders and containers, medium (35–60 cm) for universal use, and tall (70–100 cm and over), used primarily for cut flowers. Tall forms are more prone to lodging under wind loads and require support systems to maintain their aesthetic appeal.

Plant habit depends on light conditions: under shading, excessive stem elongation is observed, leading to lodging and loss of compactness. The selection of plant height determines the intensity of agronomic practices, with dwarf cultivars characterized by greater stability of form in dense plantings.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Shasta daisy mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.