Leucanthemum Lucille Grace Rooted Cutting Liner

Leucanthemum Lucille Grace (also known as Shasta Daisy Lucille Grace) is a cultivar of the Shasta Daisy developed and bred by Danziger. The Shasta Daisy is a hybrid of European Oxeye Daisy, Pyrenees Chrysanthemum, Portuguese Field Daisy, and Japanese field daisy developed in the 1890s by Luther Burbank. Lucille Grace is notable because it flowers in the first year with no need for bulking or vernalization, as opposed to the Victorian Secret and Coconut varieties which require 8 weeks of vernalization; this makes it available earlier for longer blooming time. Lucille Grace is a lovely addition to flower beds, reaching 18-24" in height. It does well in full sun and offers large, white single flowers from Spring through Fall. Lucille Grace is wonderful for cutting, offering a classic Shasta Daisy single flower, different from the more complex Victorian Secret or Coconut varieties.

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Lucille Grace Selling Tips

Sell Lucille Grace to your customers who are looking for an early blooming daisy, as Lucille Grace begins blooming about a month before Victorian Secret or Coconut varieties. This is a low-maintenance, tall Shasta Daisy variety that flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil and is hardy through zone 4. The classic large single flower which blooms May-September is a wonderful addition to large landscape borders, cutting gardens, and 2 gallon containers.

Coach your customer:

• Space Lucille Grace plants 14-16 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
• Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous growth.
• Use in borders, containers, and cut flower gardens.

General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner

For the best results with Lucille Grace, use well-drained soil in full sun with 100-150 ppm weekly and a pH of 5.8-6.2. Plant 1 plug per 4 inch pot or 1801. We recommend spacing containers 7-10" for airflow and light penetration. In a landscape application, plants should be 14-16 inches apart. For a more compact variety, try Leucanthemum Victorian Secret. Look out for aphids and mites.

Flowering

Lucille Grace flowers May-September. Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Pinching

Cut back after the blooming season to promote reblooming for the following season.

Spacing

Space containers 7-10" apart for airflow and light penetration. In landscape applications, space plants 14-16 inches apart.

Height Control

Lucille Grace is not prone to stretch tall.

Pests

You may see aphids and mites.

Disease

No major diseases affect Lucille Grace.

Planting Lucille Grace Liners

Plant in well-drained soil, one starter plant per 4 inch pot or 1801. Completely cover the ellepot with soil and plant it directly in the middle of your pot.

Rooted Cuttings

Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.

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Leucanthemum Lucille Grace Quick Reference Guide

4 Inch crop time	6-8 Weeks
Bloom Period	Summer
Color	White
Height	18-24 Inches
Light	Full Sun
Minimum Temp	60
Perennial Zone	4-9
Water Needs	Light
Patented Plant	Yes