Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico' (d)
zinnia 'Old Mexico'
Easy to grow, compact and mildew-resistant variety bearing single, semi-double and double flowers. The petals are coloured red at the flower centre, with golden-yellow tips. Flowers are produced from early summer until the first frosts and are good for cutting
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a humus-rich, well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown under glass in early spring at 15°C, or in situ in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free, although mildew may be a problem if the plants are not grown in an open site
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