Zinnia elegans Whirlygig Mixed Seeds

The mixture Zinnia elegans 'Whirlygig Mixed' is made up of Zinnias whose flower heads display several rows of bicoloured ligulate florets, recalling the flowers of cactus dahlias. They come in a range of vivid, luminous colours that are remarkable both in beds and in bouquets.

Much appreciated for their sturdiness, striking colours and ease of cultivation, Zinnias are a valuable asset in any garden. Versatile, they can be placed in borders, flowerbeds or in the vegetable garden, between rows of crops. 

Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince' is a medium-sized variety that grows 60 cm high and 30 cm wide. You can easily combine it with perennials such as pink Rudbeckias or other annuals such as Cosmos or blanket flowers. 

Native to an area spanning from the Southern United States to Argentina, Zinnia is a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It bears vigorous, bright, solid coloured flowers on stiff, upright stems, whose size and shape vary depending on the variety. Its leaves are linear to oval, pointed and of a beautiful medium green colour. Zinnia flowers from July onwards, blooming generously up until the first frosts. It is a nectar-rich plant, adored by bees and butterflies.

 Zinnia thrives in the sun and tolerates heat very well, provided they are watered every once in a while. It performs best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil. It is quite undemanding, adapting to any average garden soil.

Faded flowers should be removed regularly to encourage and sustain a lengthy flowering period. Easy to grow, it can occasionally be prone to powdery mildew; an inconvenience that can be easily avoided by not overcrowding plants, planting them in situations with good air circulation, and by taking care not to wet its foliage.