Terra Nova Nurseries announced a sneak peek of its brand-new variety, Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood'. This deciduous perennial produces exceptionally large, double flowers composed of ice-crystal like petals.
Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood' has a mounding habit and blooms a plentiful number of flowers throughout the summer season. It is a reblooming perennial that forms multiple layers of blooms and provides good foliage cover.
Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood' has a variety of special uses; it is a cut flower, a pollinator attractor, deer resistant, and well suited for the American Deep South. This vigorous plant is suitable for borders, mass plantings and containers.
Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood' blooms from June to August. U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zones for Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood' are 4-10, and its exposure allows for full sun. It has a foliage height and spread of 16” and a flower height of 20”.
Terra Nova Nurseries has created a “Plant Profile” page and “Grower Recipe” specific to this new variety so growers interested in orders can learn about growing habits, plant characteristics, fertilization recommendations, water requirements, and other insights provided by the breeding team. These documents can be viewed and downloaded for printing at: http://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/leucanthemum-mt-hood/. Growers can contact their Terra Nova Nurseries representatives or email the sales team at sales@terranovanurseries.com.