Leucanthemum x superbum, Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Mount Everest'

The Shasta Daisy is a robust spreading perennial of garden origin which is hardy from Tasmania to Queensland and can be grown in both coastal and inland gardens. There are many notable cultivars including the diminutive 'Snow Lady and equally small 'Little Silver Princess' as well as fringed petal varieties such as 'Shaggy Gem' and 'Crazy Daisy'.
In warm climates a clump can be divided up at any time of the year and roots will often form on above ground stems making it a very easy plant to propagate. The flowers are good for cutting and removal of old flower stems will ensure a long flowering period well into Summer. Pests to watch out for are snails and slugs which can hide amongst the lance shaped leaves and occasionally the leaves are susceptible to fungal spotting especially during humid weather . Generally however they are trouble free and easy to grow in sun or semi shade in average garden soil.
2017 update: After growing them for years I have let my collection go.

L X s 'Esther Read'

L x s 'Shaggy Gem'