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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Switzerland'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Leucanthemum (lew-KANTH-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: x superbum (soo-PER-bum) (Info)
Cultivar: Switzerland

Synonym:Chrysanthemum x superbum
Synonym:Chrysanthemum maximum

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 21, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

CHRYSANTHEMUM superbum Switzerland - Mountains of hand sized single snow white daisies on this care free plant. Even larger flowers than Alaska. Flowers late spring to midsummer. 24".
General Information:
Unsurpassed in the border and for cutting.
Plant Care:
Give them a sunny spot and a balanced plant food in the spring and once again when buds form. Remove flowers as they fade to promote further bloom.
Blooms: Spring to Fall

Flower Color: White

Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade

Accent Color: Yellow

Soil Condition: Normal, Clay

Plant Height: Medium

Zones: z5,z6,z7,z8





Neutral HostaFanatic On Jun 29, 2006, HostaFanatic from Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

This is my first year growing this variety. It has pretty blooms, but unlike other leucanthemums in my garden, the stems of Switzerland tend to flop over on the ground at the base of the plant. That's why it's only getting a neutral rating.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Rockwood, Tennessee



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