Whoops-a-Daisy™ Shasta Daisy

Whoops-a-Daisy™ is a compact Shasta daisy with a dense, rounded mound of dark green foliage and abundant white flowers with gold centers. This Walters Gardens selection reaches about 15 inches tall and 22 inches wide, flowering from early through midsummer; its tidy scale suits the front of a sunny border or a patio container. [Walters Gardens’ plant profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=LEUWD) gives the cultivar’s size, zones, bloom period, and siting details. ## Garden use and growing conditions Grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. The breeder lists USDA zones 5–9 and average to low water needs. Keep moisture reasonably even while the plant establishes, then water when the soil begins to dry; avoid waterlogged winter soil, which can damage Shasta daisies. The double-looking, fluffy flowers are useful for cutting, while the rounded foliage mound makes a neat edge or container focal point. ## Seasonal care Flowers open from early to midsummer. Removing spent blooms can encourage further flowering, and dividing crowded clumps every few years helps maintain vigor. Shasta daisies can be affected by aphids, leaf miners, spider mites, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and stem rot. The NC State Extension profile for the species also notes mild toxicity if eaten and possible skin irritation during handling; keep plant material away from children and pets and wear gloves if your skin is sensitive. Cultivars vary in size and flower form, so use this plant’s compact breeder profile when planning spacing. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/leucanthemum-x-superbum/common-name/shasta-daisy/) ## Maintenance Water during establishment and extended dry spells, allowing excess water to drain freely. Deadhead as flowers fade if you want to encourage rebloom and keep the mound tidy. Divide when the clump becomes crowded, typically every few years. Remove diseased foliage and avoid leaving the crown in wet winter soil.