| Description | A series of fully double Zinnia on sturdy plants. |
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| Pronunciation | (zin-EE-a)(EL-e-genz) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full, at least 1/2 day |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | tolerates heat once established |
| Flowers | very large, double, colors: pink, red, cream, yellow, etc. |
| Dimensions | 18-24 by 12-16 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | Zinnia elegans cultivars are susceptible to powdery mildew and grow best in areas with good air circulation and are dry. The breeders are creating new varieties that are very resistant to mildew. |
| 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. Zinnia are best planted green. |
| Native Site | Mexico |
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