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Zinnia 'Sun Red'

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Zinnia elegans by 22cold
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
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Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Free flowering non-fading double blooms up to 5" in diameter. Hybrid.

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