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Zinnia elegans 'Senorita'

Also Known As

  • Senorita Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 30"-36"
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Zinnia elegans 'Senorita' plant details

Zinnia elegans 'Senorita' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds 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 'Senorita'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 15 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia elegans 'Senorita'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Warm salmon-pink petals are curled at the tips and have an attractive tousled look. Welcome in the garden bed and for simply lovely bouquets. Easy to grow, just sow direct after all chance of frost has past.

Gardening facts about Zinnia elegans 'Senorita' plant

How to Grow Zinnia elegans 'Senorita'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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