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Herbaceous PerennialAnnual BiennialSynonym

Sanvitalia procumbens 'Aztec Gold'

A tender perennial usually grown as an annual, with a compact, spreading to upright habit, forming a low mound of elliptic, slightly hairy dark green leaves on purplish stems. Daisy-like bright yellow flowers to 2cm across are produced over a long period from late spring to late summer

Synonyms
Melampodium montanum 'Starbini'PBR
Sanvitalia speciosa 'Starbini'
see moreSanvitalia 'Santis 99'
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Aztec Gold'
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Cuzco
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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
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for containers or hanging baskets. Must be kept frost-free to survive over winter

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
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • hanging basket
  • Low Maintenance
  • Bedding
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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