Leucanthemum × superbum 'Goldfinch'
A compact yellow Shasta daisy with semi double flowers that open bright lemon and slowly pale to ivory. Plants stay around 18 to 20 inches tall and bloom freely in summer. It grows well in full sun and average, well drained soil and is hardy through much of the United States. Color holds better in moderate temperatures.
At‑a‑glance
Group/Class: Shasta daisy
Height × spread: 18 to 20 in (45 to 50 cm) × 20 to 24 in (50 to 60 cm)
Bloom window: June to August
Color & flower form: lemon yellow semi double aging toward ivory
Fragrance: 1 trace
USDA hardiness: zones 5 to 9
Breeder / Year / Origin: Harini Korlipara, 2014, USA
Awards/registration: U.S. Plant Patent PP24499
Cut‑flower notes: compact stems; good for short cuts and small arrangements
Pet safety: unknown
How it differs
- very yellow at opening as described by the breeder
- compact, mounded habit compared to classic tall whites
- semi double form with slow color fade
Strengths
- long summer bloom on compact plants
- useful yellow tones for mixed borders
- reported good vigor and branching
Care in one minute
- Provide full sun and well drained garden soil of average fertility.
- Irrigate during dry spells to sustain flowering.
- Deadhead and shear lightly to keep plants blooming and tidy.
- Divide clumps every few years as vigor declines.
Watch‑outs
- color fades faster in extreme heat
- avoid soggy winter soils
Best uses (tags)
- borders, containers, pollinators, cutting
Provenance note
Bred by Terra Nova Nurseries; U.S. Plant Patent PP24499 issued in 2014 lists Harini Korlipara as inventor. RHS describes clumps to about 24 inches with lemon yellow semi double daisies fading to pale tones.
References
US Plant Patent – Leucanthemum ‘Goldfinch’ PP24499
Terra Nova Nurseries – Leucanthemum ‘Goldfinch’
Written by: Your Flowers Guide editorial team
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