Botanical Name: Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Madonna’

Common Name: Shasta Daisy

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 5–9)

Size: 20–28" Tall × 18–24" Wide

Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Clump-Forming

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Adaptable to Average Garden Soils

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Early to Mid-Summer, with Potential Extended Bloom

Fertilizer: Light Feeding in Spring; Avoid Excess Fertility

Features: Pure White Daisy Blooms with Golden Centers, Clean Habit, Strong Stems for Size, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly

Uses: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Gardens, Mass Plantings

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

More About Leucanthemum ‘Madonna’ (Shasta Daisy)

Leucanthemum ‘Madonna’ offers the classic Shasta Daisy look in a more controlled, garden-friendly size. The flowers are clean and bright, with pure white petals surrounding sunny yellow centers, and they sit neatly above the foliage rather than towering over it. It’s a great choice when you want that timeless daisy look without the height and bulk of taller varieties.

What I like most about ‘Madonna’ is how tidy it stays. The plant forms a compact, upright clump that doesn’t flop or sprawl, even after heavy rain. That makes it easy to use toward the front or middle of borders, or even in larger containers where taller Shasta Daisies would feel out of scale.

‘Madonna’ prefers full sun and well-drained soil and doesn’t ask for much beyond that. Once established, it handles short dry spells just fine and keeps blooming steadily through early summer. With a bit of deadheading, it often stretches its bloom period longer than you’d expect.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

At Garden Delivery, ‘Madonna’ has stood out as one of the cleanest, most reliable compact Shasta Daisies we grow. In our trials, it held its shape beautifully without staking and maintained consistent flowering without thinning out midseason. The blooms stayed bright and fresh-looking even during warm, sunny weather.

We also appreciate its versatility. ‘Madonna’ works just as well in formal plantings as it does in relaxed cottage-style gardens. For customers who want a Shasta Daisy that looks polished without constant maintenance, this one is an easy recommendation.

Madonna vs. Other Shasta Daisies

‘Madonna’ sits comfortably in the middle of Shasta Daisies, both in height and in overall garden presence. Compared to ‘Becky’, it feels more refined and easier to manage, especially in smaller or more structured plantings. Against ‘Snowcap’, Madonna offers noticeably more height and flower impact, while Snowcap focuses on neatness and uniformity. Madonna keeps a clean, upright habit without becoming bulky, which makes it very flexible in mixed borders. It bridges the gap between bold and compact better than almost any other Shasta Daisy I grow. 

‘Madonna’ sits in a different lane than Flower Power, offering a more classic look with a controlled, upright habit. Flower Power is bred for heavy rebloom and a slightly looser, more floriferous presentation, while Madonna feels cleaner and more structured in the garden. When set against Sweet Daisy™ varieties like Jane or Izabel, Madonna is taller and less dense, trading compactness for elegance and presence. I use Madonna when I want a traditional Shasta Daisy form that behaves itself, rather than something ultra-compact or bloom-driven.