Zinnia elegans
Zinnia
Common names: Garden Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia
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Description
The zinnia is a colorful annual summer flower that produces continuous, vibrant blooms in red, pink, orange, yellow, and white from July until the first frost. It is an excellent cut flower for lush bouquets and a reliable food source for butterflies and bees. The more you prune, the more it blooms.
Care instructions
Sow directly into the garden from the end of April or start indoors on a windowsill in April, but transplant outdoors only after the last frost in mid‑May, as it is frost‑sensitive. Provide a warm, sunny spot in nutrient‑rich soil and water at the soil level in the morning, avoiding the foliage to prevent powdery mildew. Regularly trim stems and remove spent flowers to keep the plant flowering until October.
Companion planting
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