Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an annual flowering plant, with a height of 0,40 – 1,0 m depending on the variety. It has upright and strong shoots. Its leaves are sharp, rough and without a stalk.
Flowers
Its flowers are very large with a diameter of up to 15 cm, with various colors. Zinnia blooms all summer, July – September.
Location
It thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions. It does not bloom in shady places. It thrives in various types of soil in fertile or poor, with little or medium moisture. It also grows in coastal areas as long as it has a place with plenty of light.
Watering
It needs regular watering and plenty of water helps the plants to be strong and to flower better.
It is good not to get the leaves wet!!
Pruning
Remove the blooming flowers and the withered lower leaves, as well as make regular digging of the soil for ventilation.
Fertilizer
To achieve high flowering production, fertilize your plants regularly using a water-soluble fertilizer for flowering plants or a granular fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer in spring and summer (once a month). You can use either the granular fertilizer by spreading it on the ground between the plants and then watering well, or by dissolving the water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Enemies and Diseases
Zinnia is quite resistant to insects and diseases. Zinnia problems are related to mistakes made in its care. Care should be taken in watering to avoid rot of the roots and wilting of the flowers.
It's made of suitable for
- for planting flower beds,
- for planting pots and planters,
- in clusters or in rows on lawns,
- for the creation of flowering islands.
Flowerpot 10.5 cm
