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COMMON NAME(S)
Zinnia
BOTANICAL NAME
Zinnia elegans
FLOWERING SEASON-
ANNUAL
Blooms summer to early autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Average, well drained soil. Loamy
soil is best.    
pH
7.0 - 7.5 pH
MOISTURE
Even moisture, not too wet.
PLANT HEIGHT
   12 - 36 inches or taller     
PLANT SPACING
12 inches apart
   
   
PROPAGATION
seed, bedding plants
USES
flower beds, containers, borders,
cut flowers for bouquets.
PLANTING INFORMATION
AND FACTS
Plant after risk of frost.
Prolong blooming time by
deadheading. Easy to care for.
Thrives in dry, hot weather.
May reseed itself.
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A large pink Zinnia; a garden beauty. Zinnia elegans make a wonderful cut flower for bouquets. An easy flower to collect seeds from. To see more pictures of flowers click here to go to our Printable Flower Garden Photo pages.
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