Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight'
(Zinnia)
Family: Asteraceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 1-1.5'
Spacing: 9-18"
Blooms: Showy, rose and white with large yellow center, mid-Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous, green
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, neutral, drought tolerant
Water: Low
Fertilizer: Annually
Uses: Xeriscaping, bed, container, borders, butterfly garden, bee garden, hummingbird garden, naturalizing, mass plant, cut flowers
Propagation: Seeds (Sow after last frost)
Comments: Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' or Zinnia is a showy annual plant with a short, bush-like growth habit. It has herbaceous green foliage. From mid-Summer to frost, Zinnia 'marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' repeatedly produces abundant gorgeous rose and white flowers. The freshly cut flowers make a lovely bouquet. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' is easily propagated from seeds. It thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny environment. Mass plant in beds among perennials for a dazzling display in borders. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' can also be container cultivated. It is low maintenance and mildew resistant. It is disease tolerant and tolerates drought well hence excellent for xeriscaping. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' self sows readily so deadhead if you do not wish to have any volunteers next season. Remove spent flowers to promote more blossoms. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight' is ideal for naturalizing in the dry landscape. This incredible performer can also be container cultivated. Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Rose Starlight'' is very eye-catching and continuously brightens the Summer landscape.
Interesting to note Zinnia Zahara was winner of the 2010 AAS Bedding Plant
USDA Zones: All
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