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A bright, citrusy display as large, fully double blooms of Zinnia elegans ‘Zesty Orange’ make a truly impressive statement in your borders and containers from late spring to 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 Orange’ 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 Orange’ |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
