About Zinnia

Zinnas are highly actractive for butterflies . Zinnias are popular garden flowers because they come in a wide range of flower colors and shapes, and they can withstand hot summer temperatures, and are easy to grow from seeds. They are grown in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height	3 ft
Plant Spread	6 inch

 

*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ

 

Common Name	zinna , zennia , zinnea , bangla banthi , bangla banti
Maximum Reachable Height	5 ft
Compatibility	Can be grown on Ground and Terrace
Bloom Time	6 months in a year

 

Sunlight	More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant.
Watering	Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil	The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Fertilizer	During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer