Zinnias are summer plants that enjoy warm weather. If they are planted early they will simply wait for warmer weather to flourish.
Zinnias will delight you with their bright, bold colors. They are annuals and perennials native to North America, mostly Mexico.
| Plant Types: | Annual |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 5 inches to 2 feet 11 inches |
| Width: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Bloom Color: | Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow |
| Bloom Seasons: | Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Deer resistant |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Water Soluble Flower Food |
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Plant seeds in the desired location during May-July.
Plant growth will vary depending on variety.
Blooming time will vary depending on the variety. The Z. angustifolia will bloom in 6 weeks from the time the seed has been planted and will continue into fall. The Z. grandiflora will bloom throughout spring and fall if it is watered.
Zinnias require good garden soil and should be watered by watering the soil around the plant, not overhead.
When it comes time to fertilize the Zinnia, give it a liberal amount of fertilizer.