SANVITALIA 'SUPERBINI'
Bearing masses of petite daisy-like yellow flowers on tight green
foliage, Sanvitalia, commonly known as 'Creeping Zinnia', is an appealing
compact plant growing to around 25 x 35cm. It is heat and dry tolerant
and will flower continuously from spring through to autumn. In hot,
humid northern climates it will flower best during winter and spring.
Flowers: small bright yellow flowers
continuously for many months.
An Easy care plant. Try to keep foliage dry as much as possible.
Landscape: Courtyards, pool surrounds, patios, decorator pots
and hanging baskets and sunny garden beds.
Shape: Low growing to 15cm high by 30cm in good conditions.
Origin
Sanvitalia are native to the south western United
States and Mexico where they grow as ground cover plants. Breeding
has produced the selection ‘Superbini’.
Care Instructions
Sanvitalia ‘Superbini’ loves sun and light,
but will also grow in part shade. This is a tough little plant
that likes hot, dry conditions and resents overwatering. It
will thrive in poor soil, and needs little fertiliser. Avoid
root disturbance when replanting and allow some space around
the plant for good air movement. Trim back after flowering by
about one-third.
Uses
The neat habit and profuse flowering of Sanvitalia
‘Superbini’ make it excellent for container planting.
It is ideal for bowls and baskets or spilling over the sides
of mixed plantings in large pots in courtyards and patios. It
is also suited to border planting around a garden or edging
a pathway.