| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description:The daisy-like flowers may be single, semi-double or double, in shades of scarlet, rose, orange, yellow or white.They should flower 10 weeks from germination. |
| Common name(s) | Zinnia, |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Foliage is velvet or fuzzy-textured. |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal for mixed borders, beds, cottage gardens, cutting gardens and containers.Zinnias prefer warm, dry climates. |
| Maintenance | To avoid mildew, do not wet the foliage when watering. Pinch back to encourage bushiness. |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Common pests and diseases | Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spots, root rots, blight and botrytis. |
| Other languages | Jakobregop (A) |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow directly or in trays, germination temperature is 25°C and space seedlings 200mm apart. |
Zinnia elegans (Zinnia,)
- Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
- Common name(s): Zinnia,
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Good background bedding and border plants, and excellent cut flowers. The daisy-like flowers may be single, semi-double or double, in shades of scarlet, rose, orange, yellow or white. Sow seed during summer directly or in trays; germination temperature is 25°C. Space seedlings 200mm apart; pinch back to encourage bushiness. They should flower 10 weeks from germination. To avoid mildew, do not wet the foliage when watering. Zinnias prefer warm, dry climates.
Family: – Asteraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: ZIN-ya ELL-eh-ganz
Zinnia elegans requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Description:The daisy-like flowers may be single, semi-double or double, in shades of scarlet, rose, orange, yellow or white.They should flower 10 weeks from germination. 
Description: Foliage is velvet or fuzzy-textured. 
5 Zinnia Growing Tips:
Heat-Tolerant: Zinnias thrive in the hottest of climates—give them plenty of sun, and they’ll bloom all summer long.
Deadhead for More Blooms: Regularly remove dead flowers to encourage zinnias to produce even more blooms.
Great for Pollinators: Zinnias attract bees and butterflies, making them a great addition to your garden’s ecosystem.
Tolerant of Poor Soil: Zinnias don’t need rich soil—they’ll thrive in average, well-draining soil with minimal effort.
Ideal for Cutting Gardens: Zinnias are long-lasting in vases—perfect for growing your own cutting garden.
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