About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationEasy 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
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free