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zinnia [Whirligig Mixed] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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zinnia [Whirligig Mixed]

Zinnia elegans Whirligig Mixed (d)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Zinnia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An annual growing to around 60cm tall with lance-shaped leaves and, from summer into autumn, double, bicoloured blooms borne on branched stems in a range of colours

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, well drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Pinch back stems of young plants to encourage branching unless long-stemmed flowers are required

Propagation

Propagate by seed; resents root disturbance so either sow in situ in late spring after the danger of frost has passed or take care when transplanting from seed sown under cover with heat in early spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affected by foot and root rot, grey moulds, fungal leaf spot and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorBog GardenConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years