Zinnia

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Zinnia
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination3.5–6 days

“Seeds typically germinate in 4 to 7 days” — Planting and Growing Zinnias for Bold Blooms All Season | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Days to maturity60–90 days

“60–90 days from direct sowing” — How to Grow Zinnia: 60–90 days — SoilStack

Germination temperature70 °F

“Zinnias germinate and grow best when soil temperatures are consistently around 70°F.” — Planting and Growing Zinnias for Bold Blooms All Season | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Wateroccasionally, drought-tolerant

“Water occasionally, though these plants are fairly drought-tolerant.” — How to Plant and Care for Zinnia Flowers

Soil pH6.3–6.8

“pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred” — Growing Zinnias from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Hardiness zonesAnnual

“Annual” — Growing Zinnias from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Spacing9–12 in

“Space plants about 12 inches apart in home gardens” — Planting and Growing Zinnias for Bold Blooms All Season | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Height12–37.5 in

“Most varieties grow 1 to 3 feet tall” — Planting and Growing Zinnias for Bold Blooms All Season | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Propagationseed

“Zinnias are best grown from seed” — Planting and Growing Zinnias for Bold Blooms All Season | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Start indoors4–5 weeks before last frost

“4 weeks before planting out” — Growing Zinnias from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Transplantlate May/early June

“Plant out when danger of frost is passed in late May/early June” — How to grow zinnia / RHS Growing Guide

Ready whenBefore completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.

“Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.” — Growing Zinnias from Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Pestsjapanese beetles, aphids, spider mites

“Zinnias are quite resilient, but it’s possible for them to struggle with pests like Japanese beetles, aphids, and spider mites.” — How to Plant and Care for Zinnia Flowers

Companionssunflowers, cosmos

“Some examples of annuals include sunflowers, cosmos, sweet peas and zinnia” — How to grow zinnia / RHS Growing Guide

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