Leucanthemum REALFLOR 'Real Neat'
Best perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, butterfly-friendly cut flowers.
Introducing the Leucanthemum REALFLOR® 'Real Neat' Shasta Daisy, a captivating perennial that brings fuller blooms to your garden. Its double rows of brilliant white petals create a lush display from late spring through summer. Ideal for flowerbeds, borders, or containers, this variety offers strong stems perfect for cut flowers, with a vase life of up to two weeks. Attracting butterflies and providing repeat blooms with deadheading, it's a charming and enduring addition that multiplies and thrives for years.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
851
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#851 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Growth Habit
Upright
/ Upright
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, architectural textures for modern landscapes
- Busy homeowners wanting long-lasting, continuous summer color
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that stand upright without staking
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, set-it-and-forget-it plants
- Casual hobbyists who dislike routine perennial maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom density
Double rows of petals create a significantly fuller look than standard daisies.
Cut flower longevity
Two-week vase life outperforms most garden-grown perennials for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance ease
Deadheading is required to unlock the full potential of repeat blooms.
Pollinator appeal
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden throughout the spring and summer.
Structural integrity
Sturdy stems hold up well against wind and heavy rain conditions.
Garden versatility
Compact habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or small urban flowerbeds.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
1.5 feet
Mature Width
1.5 feet
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Features
- Fuller flower with double rows of petals
- Repeat bloomer with deadheading
- Strong stems for cut flowers
- Attracts butterflies
- Compact upright habit
- Long vase life
- Hardy in Zones 5-9
What customers say
Gardeners love the unique ruffled center of the Leucanthemum 'Real Neat', a standout feature that enhances its classic daisy look. This plant is consistently praised for its reliability and strong performance. Customers note its vigorous growth and quick establishment, leading to a beautiful, long lasting bloom display all summer. The combination of its distinctive appearance and proven hardiness makes it a high quality, valuable choice for anyone wanting dependable and attractive perennial flowers.
Know before you buy
This variety blooms from late spring through the summer. If you deadhead the spent flowers, you can encourage the plant to produce repeat blooms throughout the season.
Yes, its compact, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the plant healthy.
For the longest vase life—up to two weeks—cut the stems early in the morning when the plant is fully hydrated. Use a clean vase with fresh water and remove any foliage that would sit below the water line.
It performs best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. In hotter climates, a spot with some afternoon shade may actually help the blooms last longer.
The 'Real Neat' Shasta Daisy is hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9. It is a reliable perennial that will return year after year within these temperature ranges.
It requires loamy, well-drained soil. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as the roots prefer consistent moisture without being waterlogged.
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