Zinnia elegans Señora seeds

Zinnia elegans is a robust annual belonging to the Asteraceae family, originating from Mexico, giving rise to numerous cultivars. 'Señora' is a latest-generation variety, selected for the uniqueness and beauty of its flowering. The plant forms a clump reaching 70 cm to 1 m in height by 30 cm wide on average. Its stems are hollow and relatively brittle, adorned with rough and fuzzy, lanceolate to elliptical, medium green leaves. Flowering occurs from June-July to October, and it is nectar-rich and honey-producing. The flowers appear in the axils of the leaves, beautiful round heads 7 to 12 cm wide, composed of a heart where numerous twisted, overlapping petals are tightly packed.

Zinnias are valued for their robustness, vibrant colours, and ease of cultivation, making them essential in the garden. These plants appreciate full sun and tolerate heat well, provided they are watered occasionally. They thrive best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil but also adapt to ordinary garden soil. Zinnias pair well with perennials like Pink Rudbeckias and Baptisias, as well as with other annuals such as Moroccan linarias, Coreopsis, or Ammi visnaga. Pair the tall 'Señora' with grasses like Pennisetums, tall annuals like Cleomes or Snapdragons. They can also be sown in pots to embellish terraces during the summer. Attracting bees and butterflies with their nectar, these plants promote biodiversity in the garden.