Zinnia 'California Giant Mix'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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
Non-patented
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:

Dothan, Alabama

Gadsden, Alabama

Bakersfield, California

Daly City, California

Fresno, California

Long Beach, California

Stockton, California

Longmont, Colorado

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Suwanee, Georgia

Olathe, Kansas

Bethesda, Maryland

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Battle Creek, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

Clinton, Montana

Denville, New Jersey

Livingston, New Jersey

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Blanco, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Katy, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

Monroe, Utah

Alexandria, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Glencoe, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2012 | positive

We grow these and other varieties every year in and around our home. Love them!

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Altamonte Springs, FL | November 2008 | positive

Beautiful Colors, easy to care for, this is also known as "Burpeeana Giants Mix" from Burpee seeds, or Just "Giant Flowered Mix" excludin...Read More

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | October 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: These large heirloom zinnias come in a cheerful, almost limitless range of colors including whi...Read More

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Gastonia, NC (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | positive

So easy to grow! Lots and lots of colorful blooms. Great for cutting. My neighbors stopped by to ask me what I was growing so beautifully...Read More

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Bethesda, MD | January 2005 | positive

Blooms repeatedly and profusely with almost no care except regular watering. Both my house and my two sisters' houses were filled with ...Read More

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