Zinnia 'Scarlet Flame'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

Fort Worth, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Worth, TX | November 2009 | positive

Two small seedlings transplanted in spring transformed into a 3 foot high, 6 foot diameter bush with dozens of flowers blooming at any gi...Read More

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2007 | positive

I really liked this zinnia. The color was a bright red and the flowers were all the same.

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(Zone 8b) | July 2006 | neutral

Radiant ruby-red blossoms of densely double flowers with tiny gold starred crowns. Vigorous plants produce abundant flowers even in tough...Read More

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