Zinnia elegans Pink Ruffles


Gold Medal

When it was awarded a Gold Medal in 1976 Zinnia Pink Ruffles was the second in a series of Zinnia so called because of the attractive rulled effect of the petals which are informal and yet retain a neat and tidy appearence. Ruffles types are vigourous growing to a height of 60 to 80 cm. The variety is excellent for cut flowers or summer bedding.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
A new class of free flowering zinnias, excellent for cut flowers and garden
Colour:
Bright pink
Flower:
Fully double, ruffled dahlia-flowered
Type:
Annual, F1 hybrid
Use:
Bedding and cut flower
Plant:
Height 85cm, spread 60 cm
Growing:

Germinate at 24°C. Seeds should be planted in fertile, well drained soil in full sun for best growth.

Planting:
Plant out in full sun. No frost tolerance.

Registration details

Breeder:
Bodger Seeds
Entry number:
22/73