Ox Eye Daisy May Queen Seeds

Ox Eye Daisy May Queen Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic perennial producing cheerful white daisy flowers with golden yellow centres above fresh green foliage.

 

Known botanically as Leucanthemum vulgare May Queen, this variety is valued for its traditional charm and long flowering season.

 

It offers abundant blooms that attract pollinators, making it one of the most admired choices for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and ornamental borders.

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Its upright habit and reliable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and naturalistic planting.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 0.75 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 14 to 28 days at 18–20°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun or partial shade

Height 60–90cm with upright growth

Flowering May to September with abundant white daisy blooms

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 30cm apart in prepared beds or borders.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Ox Eye Daisy May Queen thrives in sunny or lightly shaded sites and benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower planting. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. May Queen produces cheerful daisy blooms creating vibrant and eye?catching displays. Highly suitable for pollinator?friendly gardening and ornamental use. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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