Cactus-flowered Zinnia 'Cactus Flowered Mix'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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
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:

Longmont, Colorado

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Louisville, Kentucky

Battle Creek, Michigan

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Enid, Oklahoma

Kalama, Washington

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

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