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Aurora
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
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.