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Zinnia marylandica Double Zahara Cherry Improved ('Pas 989992')

zinnia [Double Zahara Cherry Improved]

A tender perennial grown as an annual, to 50cm tall with oval, lightly hairy green leaves. Produces double, deep pinkish-red flowers with golden yellow centres, on upright stems from summer into autumn

Synonyms
Zinnia marylandica 'Pas 989992'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Red Yellow Green
Autumn Pink Red Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Zinnia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with branching stems bearing opposite leaves and solitary terminal flower-heads in summer

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Growing in an open position with good spacing between plants can help to minimise fungal problems

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to promote flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to foot and root rot, grey moulds, fungal leaf spot and powdery mildews

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