A Zinnia with an intense color combination in it's flowers. A 2006 All American Selection.
Pronunciation
(zin-EE-a)(EL-e-genz)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average
Temperature
tolerates heat
Flowers
3-5 inch blooms, golden yellow with rose, yellow and scarlet petals, dark center cone
Dimensions
2-3 feet tall, over 24 inches waide
Maintenance
dead heading, prevent mildew by watering when the leaves have a chance to dry before night fall
Propagation
Very easy to grow from seed and can be directed seeded into the garden. When starting indoors plant 3-4 weeks before the date they are to be set outdoors. The taller varieties are best started by the gardener. Bedding plants that are purchased in packs which are tall and lanky with a flower don't make good transplants.