Zinnia marylandica Zahara Mixed Seeds

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Mixed is a compact and particularly robust array of Zinnia. This selection comes in a very diverse mix of vivid, bright shades and flowers abundantly all summer long. They are remarkably long-lasting in the garden as well as in containers, and make magnificent bouquets.

Much appreciated for their sturdiness, their stunning colours and ease of cultivation, Zinnias are a valuable asset in any garden. Versatile, they can be placed in borders, beds or even in the vegetable garden, between rows of crops.

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Mixed' features a ompact growth habit, measuring up to 45 cm high and 45 cm wide. You can easily combine them with Gauras, Cosmos or ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia for a more contemporary garden design.

Native to an area ranging from the Southern United States to Argentina, Zinnia is an herbaceous annual plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It bears vigorous, stunning, vividly coloured flowers on stiff, upright stems, which vary in size and shape from one variety to the next. Its leaves are linear to oval, pointed and are of a beautiful medium green colour. Zinnia flowers generously from July onwards and continues to bloom until the first frosts. It is a nectar-rich plant that will attract plenty of bees and butterflies.

Zinnias like the sun and resist well to strong heat, provided that you remember to water them every once in a while. It performs best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil. It is quite undemanding and will adapt to the average garden soil.

Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage the production of more blooms. Easy to grow, it can occasionally be prone to developing powdery mildew; an inconvenience that can be easily avoided by planting it in a situation with good air circulation and by taking care to not wet its foliage when watering.