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Zinnia State Fair Mix

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Zinnia State Fair Mix

Flower

Zinnia elegans 'State Fair Mix'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 6" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 5.5–7.5
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  • Overview

    These show-stopping zinnias produce enormous 5-6 inch dahlia-like blooms in a spectacular array of colors including pink, red, orange, yellow, and purple. The sturdy 30-inch stems make them exceptional cut flowers that last up to two weeks in arrangements, while their continuous blooming from summer to frost provides non-stop garden color. This award-winning variety attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while being incredibly heat and drought tolerant.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 5.5–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 5-7.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, alternaria blight, bacterial wilt.