Zinnia Graceful Art Deco

An annual, fast-growing plant with erect stems. The stems and leaves have a hard pubescence. A mixture of purple, pink and lilac flowers. Inflorescences-baskets up to 14 cm in diameter. The bush is strong, with long peduncles, very good for cutting. Heat loving plant. Grows best in open, sunny locations with light garden soil. Likes abundant watering. It is drought-resistant, but with prolonged drought, the inflorescences become smaller. They respond well to top dressing with complete mineral fertilizers. Seeds for seedlings are sown in early April. The optimum temperature for seedlings is + 18-20 ° C. Shoots appear in 7-14 days. They are planted in the ground when the threat of frost has passed.

Used in flowerbeds, borders, groups, large arrays and for cutting.