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Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix

Also Known As

  • Zinnia elegans 'Cupcake Series Mix'
  • Cupcake Series Mix Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix plant details

Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, orange, pink, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, orange, pink, red and yellow 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 Cupcake Series Mix

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely confection of doubled petals in bright colors of orange, pink and yellow and red, plus sweet hues of buttercream, rose, and vanilla. Zinnia Cupcake is a great cut flower with some semi-double and single petaled forms too. Easy to grow, just provide fertile, well-drained soils, water mornings only during dry spells and leave room between plants for air circulation for healthy plants. Variable color and form.

Gardening facts about Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix plant

How to Grow Zinnia elegans Cupcake Series Mix

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • red
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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