Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Zinnia
Variety Name: Holi Scarlet F1
Genus: Zinnia
Species: elegans
Year: 2019
Common Name: Zinnia
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Ameriseed
Close Market Comparison: Dreamland Scarlet F1, Magellan Scarlet F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Light green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: Compact 6-8 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Scarlet
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 3 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 13-15 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “I would love a lipstick in this color!”
- “Vibrant red bloom, double flower, and uniform dwarf compact habit make it a great addition to the landscape”
- “The large blooms are great for pollinator-friendly gardens.”
- “The color and longevity of the bloom make it perfect for cut flowers”
- “It was in good bloom even after the extreme heat wave we had and held up well all season”
- “Loved this plant, color is gorgeous and perfect compact form for mass planting”
AAS Winners
Jeni Cullen, Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, OH –
Large, beautiful flowers on nice stocky stems. Minimal care is necessary, and no mildew the past few years even with overhead watering.
George –
Very compact and colorful, although mine look like they’re a bit on the orangish side of red. I have heavy deer pressure, and the deer aren’t touching these. No mildew either. This is excellent cultivar.
Gail –
This color is amazing! So easy to grow and the pollinators love them!