Dahlia-flowered Zinnia 'Will Rogers'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Reading, Pennsylvania

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | positive

Will Rogers - scarlet. Giant Dahlia Zinnias: Large, flat petal, semi-double, 4-5 in. flowers on strong, 3.5 ft. plants rival the finest d...Read More

K
Reading, PA | February 2009 | positive

This is a beautiful zinnia that hummingbirds love. My only mistake was not giving it enough sun. Make sure they get full sun. Mine onl...Read More

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