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Zowie!™ Yellow Flame
Flower
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
2-3 1/2" semidouble flowers have iridescent magenta centers and petals dipped in orange. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. This magnificent zinnia is an AAS Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates average garden soil. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Japanese beetles, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spots, root rot in overly wet soil.