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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Zinnia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with branching stems bearing opposite leaves and solitary terminal flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in a warm, sunny, open position
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in spring or, in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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