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Double Zahara™ Cherry
Flower
FlowerZinnia marylandica
- Partial sun
- Zones 11–12
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
An easy-to-grow choice for cheerful color in the garden or pots. Highly uniform plants with a low-growing, mounding habit that flower continuously, providing weeks of color. Abundant, cherry-red, fully double blooms average 1 1/2-2 1/2" wide. Zahara dwarf zinnias were bred for powdery mildew resistance and long-lasting color for landscapes and garden beds. AAS Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm (70°F+)
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates various soil types. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew resistance bred in, but susceptible to root rot in waterlogged conditions.