Zinnia: Growing the Colourful Summer Flower
Zinnia elegans
Zinnia care (Zinnia elegans): bright annual flower in many colours. Full sun, fertile well-drained soil, long bloom from summer to autumn.
Characteristics
The zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an annual bedding flower loved for its large daisy-like blooms in the most vivid colours, from summer to autumn. It wants full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of warmth. It grows fast from seed, attracts butterflies and pollinators and is perfect for cut flowers.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
