Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Sanvitalia Aztekengold
Melampodium montanum Starbini, Aztekengold
A lovely surprise. I wouldn't have imagined that such small young plants could grow so much!!! The plant is literally overflowing from the pot! We're in November and they're still in flower. Pity they're so thirsty for water.
Karine , 24/11/2025
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Description
Sanvitalia speciosa 'Aztekengold' is a recent variety of Sanvitalia that stands out for its dense habit and early flowering, starting in June and continuing until the end of summer. A plant for poor and sunny soils, it forms trailing tufts in containers or prostrate in rockeries, adorning its foliage with a vibrant green colour and a multitude of small golden yellow daisies with a black center. Although a perennial, it is mostly grown as an annual in our climate. Sanvitalia is a generous and undemanding plant to rediscover: its cultivation is within reach of all gardeners, even beginners!
Sanvitalia procumbens (syn. speciosa) is an ephemeral herbaceous perennial plant and not very hardy, belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico. It is a trailing plant with a slightly cascading habit. The 'Aztekengold' selection has a particularly compact habit and forms a dense clump that does not exceed 20 cm (8in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in spread. Its growth is rapid, especially in hot climates. It has hairy stems covered with opposite, bright green, ovate leaves, similar to those of zinnias. The flowers bloom abundantly just above the foliage, from June until the first frost. The flowers are 3 cm (1in) in diameter, bright yellow, with an almost black central disc. The contrast between the centre and the ligules (the 'petals' forming the collar) is remarkable.
A true ray of sunshine for the garden or balcony! Sanvitalias are underused annuals, yet ideal for creating borders, flower baskets, or decorating flower pots. To achieve a beautiful effect, place your plants every 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in); they will quickly form beautiful groundcover. Place them to fill the spaces between rocks in rockeries or between taller plants, to give a very natural look to flower beds. They can be associated with ageratums, marigolds, Californian poppies, or aromatic plants. Sanvitalia 'Aztekengold' will look stunning in hanging baskets, mixed with trailing helichrysums, trailing geraniums, or even bacopas.
Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under shelter (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.
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Botanical data
Melampodium
montanum
Starbini, Aztekengold
Asteraceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your Sanvitalia in the ground after the last frosts, in a very sunny and warm location. You can also plant them in pots placed in a protected area, which you will take out in May. Sanvitalia Aztekengold require a well-drained soil, but not necessarily very rich, ideally composed of compost and coarse sand. In the ground, water moderately, or not at all. In pots, regular watering is necessary in summer. Regularly remove faded flowers to extend the flowering period. You can keep your Sanvitalia by bringing them indoors under a veranda or a cold greenhouse in winter. They can tolerate a light frost, but can only survive the winter in our mildest regions in the garden.
Allow a spacing of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in) between each plant if you want to achieve a spreading effect.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.