Zinnia marylandica Zahara Sunburst

Zinnia marylandica Zahara Sunburst is a variety whose large red and yellow bicolour flowers will make a sensation all summer long. Resistant, vigorous, and floriferous, it will be remarkable in borders and bouquets.

Highly appreciated for their robustness, vibrant colours, and  ease of cultivation, Maryland Zinnias are a safe bet in the garden. Versatile, they can be placed in borders, flower beds, or even in the vegetable garden, between rows of vegetables.

Zinnia marylandica Zahara Sunburst has a compact habit , reaching a height of 40cm (16in) and a width of 40cm (16in). It can easily be combined with Rudbeckias, Sulphur Cosmos , or grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia, to create a very contemporary meadow.

Native to the southern United States to Argentina and belonging to the Asteraceae family, Zinnia is an annual herbaceous plant. It bears vigorous flowers with bold and vibrant colours on stiff, upright stems, varying in size and shape depending on the varieties. Its leaves are linear to ovate, pointed, and a beautiful medium green. Zinnia's flowering is generous, starting from July and lasting until the first frosts. It is a nectar-rich plant that will delight bees and butterflies.

Zinnia thrives in full sun and withstands high temperatures, with occasional watering. It performs best in neutral, rich, and well-draining soil. Although not demanding, it can tolerate average garden soil.

To encourage and support its long flowering period, it is advisable to regularly remove faded flowers. Easy to grow, it may occasionally be susceptible to powdery mildew, a nuisance that can be easily avoided by not planting it in a confined situation and taking care not to wet its foliage.