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Create a vibrant and vivacious display, as the large, fully double blooms of Zinnia elegans ‘Zesty Pink’ make an impressive statement from late spring to the first frosts. The robust and long-lasting blooms attract bees and other pollinators to your garden for a nectar-rich treat. Perfect for growing happily in both borders and containers, the blooms are much loved by florists, for adding a strong, long-lived, and dramatic addition to your indoor floral displays. Reaching a height of 30-60cm and spread of approximately 20-30cm, this deciduous, tender annual, will withstand temperatures down to around 1°C. Happiest in a south or west facing aspect Zinnia elegans ‘Zesty Pink’ preforms best in any moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position, although some shade will be tolerated.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Zinnia elegans ‘Zesty Pink’ |
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Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour | Red |
Format | Young Plants |
Position | Full-Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.60 m |
Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
AGM | Yes |
Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
Good for pots | Yes |
Good for pollinators | Yes |
Good for cutting | Yes |