Overview
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR is a trailing, matforming annual biennial in the genus Sanvitalia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, hanging basket, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR is a trailing, matforming annual or biennial cultivar belonging to the genus Sanvitalia, which is known for its spreading habit and daisy-like yellow or orange flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on well-drained, neutral loam soils and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It consistently produces flowers throughout the summer and autumn, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, patios, containers, and hanging baskets. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best grown in fertile moist soil.
About the genus
Sanvitalia ), the creeping zinnias, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. They are native mostly to Mexico, with a few species in Central America, South America, and the Southwestern United States.SpeciesSanvitalia abertii A.Gray - Abert's creeping zinnia - Mexico (Sonora), southwestern United States Sanvitalia angustifolia Engelm. ex A.Gray - Coahuila, Chihuahua, Guanajuato, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí; introduced in western Texas Sanvitalia fruticosa Hemsl.
Wikipedia contributors, "Sanvitalia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Sanvitalia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sanvitalia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Trailing, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR?
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR need?
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR hardy in the UK?
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sanvitalia procumbens 'Duesango11'PBR?
Seed sown in situ in autumn or spring.