That doesn't sound right at all. Are you sure they're even Shasta daisies, let alone the cultivar 'Alaska'? Maybe they're something else? Although exactly what looks like a Shasta daisy flower and only grows 1-3 inches tall escapes me.

There are some plant growth regulators available to commercial growers that can stunt a plant. Back when it was first introduced and people didn't know all of the ins and outs of it, the chemical with the brand name Bonzi was notorious for producing impatiens, petunias, and other bedding plants that would stay stunted permanently at a few inches tall and never grow for the consumer.

But really, I'm at a loss over this one. Could they maybe be Bellis (English Daisy?).

Photos would help.

Ya I think the same thing. I've had Alaska growing here for years and there always way too tall 4ft sometimes. yank them out and get another, lifes too short. hahaha

Yeah, my Alaskas are about 4 feet tall every year. I had to move them to the back of my garden so they wouldn't overwhelm everything else.

I agree, likely not shasta daisies.....they are considered bullet proof.
Can you post a pic?
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I have the same problem! Last year was the first year and they were great, probably 3 ft tall and definitely marked Shasta. This year the stems are only about 6 inches above the plant. i am guessing they were more fertiluzed by the grower. i haven’t fed mine at all but want to give them something for height. They are all starting to bloom, but too low for my taste! Help?

Photos?

And where are you located? I'm surprised that your shastas are just now blooming.