Sanvitalia Cuzco
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'PBRSanvitalia speciosa 'Starbini'
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Sanvitalia procumbens 'Aztec Gold'
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Cuzco
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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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