Zinnia haageana
These long-lasting old-fashioned zinnias are soon covered with bicolor blossoms in a pinwheel of fiesta colors. The bicolor flowers light the garden with color and make eye-catching bouquets.
500 mg
Light | Full sun |
Bloom time | All summer |
Plant spacing | 8-10 inches |
Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
Days to germination | 7-10 |
Plant height | 1.5-2 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Sow seeds 3-4 inches apart into fertile, well-drained soil after frost danger is over and temperatures are warmed above 50F (10C). Or, in cold climates, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant. Thin established seedlings to final spacing 8-10 inches apart. Water consistently to maintain soil moisture, keeping water off the leaves to prevent mildew. For longest vase life, pick flower with long stems when blossoms first open and petals are tight.