Zinnia elegans Zesty Purple
1 to 5°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators
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Truly impressive, Zinnia elegans ‘Zesty Purple’ produces huge, beautiful, fully double blooms in vibrant purple shades, from mid-summer to the first frosts.
Blooms are produced from June to October, attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden. Happy in both borders and containers, you will have an incredible display which is sure to impress.
Much loved by florists, these robust plants produce many stems which when cut make a long lasting and vivacious 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 Purple’ 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 Purple YP |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
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