Zinnia F1 Elegans Red - Seeds

Planting and care

Zinnia leaves are opposite and usually stalkless (sessile), with a shape ranging from linear to ovate, and pale to middle green in color. The flowers have a range of appearances, from a single row of petals, to a dome shape, with the colors white, chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, purple, and lilac.

Zinnias seem especially favored by butterflies, and many gardeners add zinnias specifically to attract them.

Caring for Zinnia F1 Elegans Red

Zinnia care may also include watering in the early morning, which allows the foliage and flowers ample time to dry off before nightfall.

Typical uses of Zinnia F1 Elegans Red

Special features:

Ornamental use: Use in an annual or mixed border. Smaller zinnias are suitable for edging, window boxes or other containers. The narrow-leaf zinnia also works well in hanging baskets.
Zinnias are very popular for cut flowers.

References

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/zinnia/growing-zinnia-flowers.htm http://www.almanac.com/plant/zinnias