Flowers – Zinnia, Orange King
Flowers – Zinnia, Orange King
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Description
The Orange King Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a tender annual with a long 3-month blooming period. Produces huge 4″-5″ double blossoms with small, oval mandarin-orange petals around a dark center. Grows 2′-3′ tall on sturdy stems with lance-shaped foliage. Zingy as a long-lasting cut flower in a bouquet or vase.
- Life cycle: Annual
- Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Acclaim, affection, ambition, endurance, farewell, friendship, family bonds, power, remembrance, strength
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
- Hardiness zones: 2-11
- Planting season: Spring, summer
- Days to maturity: 60-70 days
- Cold stratify: No
- Depth to plant seeds: 1/4″ deep
- Spacing between plants: 12″-18″ apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 5-7 days
- Germination soil temps: 70F-75F
- Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rich, moist, well-drained
- Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
Additional information
Size | Sampler Pack (Appx. 20 seeds), Large Pack (Appx. 100 seeds) |
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