Species zinnia Guide
orange-red flowers with yellow center, lime-black fruits, lime leaves and stems

zinnia

Zinnia marylandica 'Pas553645' ZAHARA DOUBLE FIRE

Cycle:

Annual

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 11

Flowers:

Red-orange (double) Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Zinnia marylandica 'Pas5553645' ZAHARA DOUBLE FIRE requires a lot of water to maintain optimum health. During the warmer months of late spring through early fall, the plant should be watered at least once or twice a week, making sure to saturate the soil deeply. During the cooler months of late fall through early spring, water the plant only when the soil feels dry and avoid over-watering. If possible, try to water the plant with rainwater or tap water that has been allowed to come to room temperature. If using tap water, water in the morning so the plant has a chance to absorb it before the hottest part of the day.

sunlight

Zinnia marylandica 'Pas553645' ZAHARA DOUBLE FIRE grows best when exposed to full sunlight for 6-8 hours per day. This plant thrives in temperatures of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius and prefers sunny spots and does not tolerate shadow. Zinnia plants need at least 5 hours of direct sunlight every day but they need even more during the summer months when temperatures are especially high. It is important to make sure that the plant receives as much direct sunlight as possible while still providing enough shade to protect it from too much intense heat. Watering plants whenever the soil feels dry is also important to proper care and growth of these flower plants.

pruning

Zinnias (Zinnia marylandica 'Pas553645' ZAHARA DOUBLE FIRE) need to be pruned regularly in order to keep them healthy and blooming. Pruning encourages a bushier plant with more blooms. It is best to prune zinnias in the spring, before they start to bloom. Start by snipping off the faded flowers and any dead branches. When pruning back zinnias, cut back the plant by about a third to help encourage more bushy and abundant growth and blooms. Make sure to make all pruning cuts just above a bud or leaf node.