Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Bright Blooms
Growth Habit
Spreading
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering Annual
Planting Season
Summer
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
Short
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
8–10 in
Planting Depth
Surface
Growing Conditions
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Sunshine Mix different from traditional bedding flowers?
What makes Sunshine Mix different from traditional bedding flowers?
It produces colorful, drought-tolerant blooms that open brightly in sunny conditions.
Can these flowers brighten dry borders?
Can these flowers brighten dry borders?
Yes. They are well suited to sunny beds, gravel gardens, and low-water landscapes.
Which plants pair well with Sunshine Mix?
Which plants pair well with Sunshine Mix?
Portulaca, gazania, sedum, ice plants, and dwarf grasses create attractive drought-tolerant combinations.
Do the flowers respond to sunlight?
Do the flowers respond to sunlight?
Yes. Many blooms open fully in bright sunshine and close during cloudy conditions or at night.
Can they spill over container edges?
Can they spill over container edges?
Yes. Their spreading habit makes them suitable for containers, hanging baskets, and rockeries.
Do the blooms attract beneficial insects?
Do the blooms attract beneficial insects?
The flowers may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.