Zinnia marylandica Double Zahara Cherry received Novelty status because of its fully double, larger flowers on a disease tolerant plant.
Zinnia marylandica Double Zahara Cherry
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- Fully double flowers on disease tolerant z. marylandica plant, larger flowers
- Colour:
- Double cherry rose
- Flower:
- Double; 6,5 cm
- Flowering Period:
- All spring-summer until heavy frost
- Type:
- Annual, O.P., Tetraploid
- Use:
- Bedding
- Seed:
- 250-400 seeds per gram
- Plant:
- Height: 34 cm; Spread: 32 cm
- Growing:
Sow in week 5-6 with 16 hrs artificial light (40W/m2) for packs or in week 8-9 for garden at 20°C. Slow and rather un-even germinator, keep moist, not wet. Grow at 16-18°C. Transplant 3-4 weeks after sowing.
- Planting:
- Plant out in container 9 cm or at 60 x 60 cm distance in sunny spot.
Registration details
- Breeder:
- PanAmerican Seed
- Entry number:
- 21/07
- Protection Period:
- 20 years
- Expiry Date:
- 2027-12-31