Zahara Double Cherry Zinnia Plant

Zahara Double Cherry Zinnia Plant is a recent All-America Selections® (AAS) Bedding Plant Award Winner! The gardening world is all abuzz about the Zahara series, comparing it to the Profusion series, but with much more pizzazz! The Double Cherry bears loads of double cherry-red blossoms over 2 inches across. Its heat tolerance and resistance to disease makes it a low maintenance, highly attractive plant for beds, borders and containers.

Planting Instructions:

• - Wait to transplant till after the last frost

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• - Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage more flowering
• - Pinch back the stems to promote bushier growth if desired

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids and spider mites
• - Monitor for powdery mildew, especially in humid conditions

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Requires full sun for best blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Can tolerate high heat but may require more water during hot spells
• - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Zinnias:

• - Marigolds: Their bright orange and yellow flowers complement zinnias beautifully and help repel pests
• - Salvia: With their spiky flowers and upright growth, salvias provide a nice contrast in form
• - Sunflowers: Tall and sturdy, sunflowers can create a stunning backdrop for shorter zinnia varieties