AAS Winners
Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
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Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
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Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
Zinnia 'Double Zahara Fire'
2010 AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner
This AAS Winner has fully double large brilliant orange fade resistant flowers that bloom abundantly from early summer into fall. Proven leaf spot and mildew resistance and excellent plant vigor provide reliable season long performance. Compact bushy plants with fresh green foliage need little garden maintenance. Mature plants about 14 inches tall have stems long enough for mini bouquets. Performs best in full sun and thrives on summer heat.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner |
| Class: | Zinnia |
| Variety Name: | 'Double Zahara Fire' |
| Genus: | Zinnia |
| Species: | marylandica |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Common Name: | Zinnia |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | PanAmerican Seed Co. |
| Close Market Comparison: | Profusion Double Cherry' and 'Profusion Chery' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Dead Heading Recommended: | NO |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Bushy, Compact, Upright |
| Plant Height: | Medium: 10" to 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Fall |
| Bloom Color: | Orange |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | Solid |
| Bloom Size: | 2.4 inches |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Pollinator Friendly: | Butterflies |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | YES |
| Hanging Basket: | YES |
| Medium Height Divider: | YES |
How to Grow
Seed can be sown indoors 6 to 10 weeks before transplanting into garden soil. All zinnias prefer warm soil and growing conditions, planting outdoors in cold soil may be detrimental to plant growth. Provide maximum sunlight. In warmer southern locations, seed could be sown directly into prepared garden soil or containers. About 60-65 days from sowing seed to first flower.
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