Zinnia 'Magellan Mix'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
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; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Capistrano Beach, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Laguna Beach, California

San Clemente, California

Tampa, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Hebron, Kentucky

Natchez, Mississippi

Ellenville, New York

Trumansburg, New York

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Rosharon, Texas

Granton, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Natchez, MS | August 2010 | positive

These are my favorite zinnia. Love the heat and sun. Beautiful round bush shape with minimum of 8 to 10 blooms throughout the summer ti...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | June 2007 | positive

These are the most fool-proof zinnias you can sprout indoors from seed. I get nearly 100% germination every time. They don't get dampin...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

Started these from seeds; yellow and orange. Holding up very well to very early heat and humidity (near 90 or above temps for 2 weeks now...Read More

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