Zinnias
are annuals that flower from early summer through the first frost. Zinnia
elegans features dwarf, medium and tall varieties and are available in
almost any color, except blue. Z. angustifolia has more narrow foliage
and smaller, single flowers.
Zinnia breeding has led to
varieties that are powdery mildew resistant, such as the Profusion series, which
has increased its use as a bedding plant, said Bob Croft, technical manager of
product development at Sakata Seed America.
Zinnias
are ideal for landscape plants or for use in color bowls.
Breeders and growers rated
zinnias as #12 when we asked them for up-and-coming plants for the industry.
Click on a page below to download our PDF articles with more information about
zinnias.
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