Zinnia

Zinnias, a long-time favorite, have undergone a serious make-over these last several years. The old standbys are still available, but the excitement is in the shorter, broader, more mildew resistant varieties.

• Can be planted in pots, but do best in the ground

• VERY heat tolerant

• Do NOT require a lot of water or fertilizer

• Deadheading not necessary, but helpful if under long, periods of stress conditions

• Flowers can be single (daisy-like) or double, solid or bi-color

• Colors are mainly in the reddish/yellow/orange spectrum, with a few pinks

• Newest varieties typically have a more spreading growth habit

• Heights can vary from several feet, to the most common 12” +/- in new varieties