The Shasta Daisy Becky is my all-time favorite Daisy for the flower garden design

Image above and below are taken from my garden July 11, 2009

About The Shasta Daisy - Becky

Planted in my sun perennial garden, the Shasta Daisy Becky has sturdy stems, numerous and long lasting blooms. Finding and planting this Becky Daisy was a dream come true. I was on the hunt for a number of years to find a tall and sturdy stemmed daisy. Apparently, the Daisy Alaska also has sturdy stems, however I discovered the Becky last year (2008) and vowed to plant more. Even in this perennials infancy, the thick stems stand straight in the wind. No floppy stems here.

How To Grow The Shasta Daisy

The Becky Daisy enjoys full sun and thus provides double its size in the first year. Although it will tolerate some shade, I find that the growth is not nearly as fast. Also, I found that they are a little slow to get going in the spring, so be patient.

Give ample water in the first year and this plant rewards you with at least 6 to 8 blooms per plant in the first year. Remember to deadhead by cutting the long stems right down to the base of the plant.

The Becky Daisy is not bothered by pests, but if the weather is cool and wet, check the leaves (they are quite large) for a touch of black spot. Spray with my fungicide recipe found on My Plants page or purchase a commercial fungicide found at any retail garden center.

Two of my Becky Daisies are planted in my middle island garden where the sun shines all day. The third perennial is planted by the pond's edge and the blooms over-hang ever so slightly.

Inter-mixed with the regular garden daisies and surrounded by the Virgina Creeper, this daisy fits well on my peninsula garden's edge.

Companion plants: Purple Coneflower, Double Pink Coneflower, Liatris Blazing Star or Salvia Black and Blue.

Check out my Site Index Page for a listing of additional annuals and perennials to plant in your flower garden design.

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