How to Grow and Care for Common zinnia

Common zinnia, also known as Garden Zinnia, Youth-And-Old-Age, Elegant zinnia, Wild zinnia, Zinnia

Common zinnia thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil, making it relatively straightforward to grow. Special care points include regular watering, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged, and deadheading of spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain plant health. Another aspect to consider is providing support for taller varieties to prevent stem breakage.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common zinnia

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	3-10

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Varieties of Common zinnia

Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen'

Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen' is an attractive cultivar named for its double cherry or fire-engine red flowerheads that measure 10 to 12 cm across. As the flowers mature, their centers become circled by small yellow stars. This cultivar is as easy to start and grow as other Zinnias.

Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose'

Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose' is a vibrant rose-pink cultivar of Common zinnia that grows slightly shorter and features beautiful double flowers. Reaching 13 cm in diameter, this cultivar has one of the largest flowers out of the hundreds of Common zinnia cultivars. With such beautiful, large rose-colored flowers, it is no wonder why this zinnia causes such an uproar!

Common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red'

You’ll understand the name of common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red' when you see its astonishing multi-hued white and red flowers, which grow heads up to 7 cm wide from a thickly leafed plant. This mixed coloration is very different from the typical single-hued colors of its source species, Zinnia.

Common zinnia 'Macarenia'

With good planting habits, a long blooming season, superior cut flowers, and doubleness of color, the common zinnia 'Macarenia' has set itself apart from other Zinnia cultivars. The meaning of its name and parentage have not been disclosed. However, the common zinnia 'Macarenia' remains popular among gardeners as a choice double flower that is easy to grow and attracts pollinators to their gardens.

Common zinnia 'Orange King'

Common zinnia 'Orange King' has full-double and exceptionally large blooms, which reach 12 to 15 cm in diameter. The name 'Orange King' comes from the vibrant mandarin-orange petals. The stem is very long, up to 90 cm, and sturdy, which helps prop the flower up and make it dominant in the landscape. Common zinnia 'Orange King' is as easy to grow and as hardy as other Zinnias.

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Common zinnia boasts a striking vertical stature with robust stems that can reach heights of 8 inches to 3.3 feet (20 cm to 1 m). The plant is adorned with solitary, composite flowers characterized by a plethora of flamboyant petals surrounding a central eye. Each blossom spans 1 to 4 inches (2.5 to 10 cm) in diameter and comes in a vivid spectrum ranging from white to deep red. The lance-shaped leaves envelop the stems, contributing to its lush, bushy appearance.