Vibrant, Low-Maintenance Blooms for Stunning Gardens
Zinnia Zahara Double Cherry is an All-America Selections Winner that brings dynamic, fully double neon-pink flowers to your garden. This marvelous variety matures quickly, producing perfectly symmetrical mounding habits and sturdy-stemmed blossoms that bloom profusely from early summer to frost. With its larger flowers compared to other zinnias, this cultivar stands out for its exceptional heat tolerance and disease resistance.
Gardeners will appreciate the low-maintenance nature of Zinnia Zahara Double Cherry, making it an ideal choice for beds, borders, and containers. Its vibrant cherry-red blossoms, measuring over 2 inches across, create a bold statement in the landscape while attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The plant’s compact size of 16-20 inches in height and width allows for versatile placement in various garden designs.
When planting Zinnia Zahara Double Cherry, choose a location with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Space plants 8-10 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation and optimal growth. These zinnias thrive in hot weather and demonstrate excellent drought tolerance once established, making them perfect for summer-long performance with minimal care.
Growing Success Tips:
- Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming
- Water at the base of the plant to prevent leaf diseases
- Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season
- Provide good air circulation to minimize powdery mildew
Zinnia Zahara Double Cherry offers gardeners a reliable, long-lasting display of vibrant color with the added benefit of attracting beneficial wildlife. Its disease resistance and heat tolerance make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking beautiful, low-maintenance annuals.
For best results, sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date in your area.
Product Features
- Fully double, cherry-red flowers over 2 inches wide
- Compact, mounding habit reaching 16-20 inches tall and wide
- All-America Selections Winner
- Excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance
Growing Information
- Annual plant suitable for USDA hardiness zones 2-11
- Requires full sun exposure
- Average water needs with good drought tolerance
- Plant spacing: 8-10 inches apart
- Blooms from early summer to frost
Key Benefits
- Attracts pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds
- Low-maintenance and long-blooming
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
- Excellent cut flower for bouquets
