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Peruvian zinnia | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Peruvian zinnia

Zinnia peruviana

Genus: Zinnia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright, sparsely branched annual to 1m, with rough, bristly stems and leaves and single, daisy-like flowers in shades of red, orange, deep pink or yellow in summer and autumn

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

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Best grown in an open situation to minimise problems with powdery mildew

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 susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitectural

Planting Places

Indoor

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