Zinnia 'Fruit Smoothie Mix'

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
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Madison, Mississippi

Mount Orab, Ohio

Reading, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10b) | June 2014 | positive

My favorite zinnia seed mix! I planted it twice, and got lots of interesting varieties. I wish that I could buy it in bulk, wholesale!

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Mobile, AL | February 2011 | positive

These performed very well in my garden on the Gulf Coast. The plants themselves eventually grew to a sprawling 6' and were covered with b...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

WOW! This plant gives a lot of " Bang For the Buck"! First, the seeds are VERY eager to germinate, then they flower quickly. The flowers ...Read More

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