Zinnia Giant Dahlia mixed
zinnia [Giant Dahlia] mixed
A bushy, half-hardy annual, with very large semi-double flowers in bright shades of red, pink, yellow and orange; produced on long stems up to 90cm (36in) high, This makes them ideal for growing for cut flowers and for the wildlife garden, where they will be attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot and root rot, grey moulds, fungal leaf spot and powdery mildews
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