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Annual Biennial
Sanvitalia procumbens
creeping zinnia
A mat-forming annual with spreading, trailing stems and opposite, oval green leaves. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers to 2cm across are produced from summer to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing, Matforming
- Genus
Sanvitalia can be annuals or perennials of spreading habit, with opposite, simple leaves and daisy-like yellow or orange flower-heads over a long period in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- hanging basket
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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