General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 36 to 48 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Lavender
Orange
Pink
Yellow
Other: All colors have lavender center.
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70ºF - 80ºF
Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil.
Other info: Direct sow after last frost.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Zinnia

Comments:
  • Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Sep 26, 2020 6:52 PM concerning plant:
    From the breeder, Floret Flower Farm:

    "This mix of medium sized, mostly double blooms comes in an enchanting range of vivid sherbet tones including raspberry, tangerine, magenta, lemon, apricot, dusty lilac and blush with striking lavender centers. "

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