Zinnia, commonly known as Zinnia Flower, is a warm-season annual plant valued for its bright, daisy-like blooms and upright growth habit. The plant produces sturdy stems with broad green leaves and colorful flowers that appear continuously during the growing season. Zinnias adapt well to garden beds, borders, and container planting and perform best in sunny locations with well-drained soil. They are widely used in ornamental gardens and cutting gardens where their long stems and abundant flowers provide seasonal color.
Features
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Upright annual flowering plant with bright daisy-like blooms
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Produces flowers continuously during the warm growing season
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting
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Strong stems suitable for cutting gardens
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Adapted to sunny growing environments
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
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Common Name (US): Zinnia Flower
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Seed Type / Variety: Flower seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright annual flowering plant
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USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through autumn
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 3 to 7: April to June
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Zones 8 to 11: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 24 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
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Mature Plant Size: 12 to 36 inches height; 10 to 18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 8 to 12 inches between plants