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zinnia [Sprite Mixed]

Zinnia elegans Sprite Mixed (d)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Zinnia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A bushy annual to 45cm with sturdy, upright stems topped by small, very double flowers in dark pink, very pale pink, red, orange and yellow

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in a warm, sunny, open position

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in spring or, in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to grey moulds, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years