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Queeny Lime with Blush
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 9" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Innovative and elegant. Mostly double and semidouble 2-3 1/2" blooms with a small percentage of singles. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. Previously and widely known as 'Queen Lime Blush' or 'Queen Lime Blotch.' Over the years, as the breeder has developed new colors in the series, he has transitioned the series name from "Queen" to "Queeny." To respect his wishes, we have updated the product names accordingly.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with pH 5.5-7.5. Space plants 9" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, Japanese beetles, spider mites, earwigs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, alternaria leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, botrytis.