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Sanvitalia procumbens 'Orange Sprite'
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creeping zinnia 'Orange Sprite'

'Orange Sprite' is a spreading annual to 20cm, forming a loose mat of foliage, with dark-centred deep orange flowers 2.5cm across in summer and early autumn

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Orange Green
Autumn Brown Orange Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Easy to grow in any reasonably well-drained soil if given plenty of sun. Use it as a trailing plant in a container or grow in rock garden, gravel garden or the front of a flower bed

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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