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Zinnia 'Whirligig'

Zinniaelegans

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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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Atlanta, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Columbia, Missouri

Ellenville, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Warren, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Quinlan, Texas

Herndon, Virginia

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InsaniD
Columbia, MO | September 2010 | positive

Ignore package info about height - these got to be between 3.5ft and 5ft tall! HEALTHY! No Powdery Mildew at all! Will need staking. ...Read More

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

Festive, multi-colored petals on individual 3"-5" double flowers on bushy plants.

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