Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Zinnia
Variety Name: Queeny Lime Orange
Genus: Zinnia
Species: elegans
Year: 2018
Common Name: Zinnia
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Hugo Dittmar, available through Floragran
Close Market Comparison: Benary’s Giant Coral, Queen Red Lime
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal, drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 1.5 – 2 feet
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Shades of lime, yellow, peach, salmon and orange
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 2-4 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat
Garden Spacing: 12 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “It’s an amazing new Zinnia!”
- “I love cutting zinnias and would grow this entry again.”
- “Absolutely LOVE this color! A showstopper in the trials.”
- “The color is a gorgeous pink/green that lasts as a cut flower for over a week.”
- “Blooms are consistently double and make a great addition to the garden.”
- “Pollinators were frequently viewed in the trial.”
AAS Winners
Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
I really love this zinnia’s unusual coloring. It has performed well the past few years and mixes beautifully with other color combinations. It seems resistant to mildew even with overhead watering.
Heather Blackmore –
Zinnias are a must in my garden, but I have to admit I wasn’t completely sold on this variety due to its more subdued coloring. Happy to report that they’ve won me over, BIG TIME. They’re tough, withstand high winds and are prolific. Zone 5b
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Lovely multi-hued large flowers on sturdy stems that hold up well, no flopping due to wind or heavy rain. Zone 6a