About
A bushy, half-hardy annual, producing cheerful, daisy-like flowers with bright orange and yellow petals, each of which is dark brown at its base, forming a dark ring in the flowers' centre. These appear on stems up to 60cm (24in) tall, above mid-green foliage, making them ideal to grow for cut flowers and for including in the wildlife garden, where the flowers will be attractive to pollinating insects.
About the genus
Zinnia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with branching stems bearing opposite leaves and solitary terminal flower-heads in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in a warm, sunny position
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in spring or, in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to foot and root rot, grey moulds, fungal leaf spot and powdery mildews