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Aurora

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Aurora

Flower

Zinnia elegans

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    In 2019, Johnny's Breeding Team started selecting Aurora for its unique two-tone flowers with contrasting centers. Early flowering plants produce 4-6" wide dahlia-shaped double blooms. Hues of apricot, butter yellow, coral, gold, orange, and pink give this special mix a nuanced vintage look that sets it apart. May yield a small percentage of semidouble or single blooms and approximately 5% cactus-flowered blooms.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.