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Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen'

Also Known As

  • Giant Violet Queen Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen' plant details

Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Immense, double, violet-purple flowers are 5-6” across on 3’ tall & 2’ wide plants. The overlapping petals are more loosely placed than the dahlia flowered types & the flowers themselves are flatter. Long stems make them excellent for cutting. Zinnias like full sun & rich soil. Cut faded flowers to prolong bloom time.

Gardening facts about Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen' plant

How to Grow Zinnia elegans 'Giant Violet Queen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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