Zinnia ‘Queen Lime’
Zinnia elegans
Description
A favorite for floral design, ‘Queen Lime’ boasts huge blooms in a versatile chartreuse-green shade that pairs perfectly with other colors. These tough plants bloom prolifically, have long, strong stems, and thrive in the heat. The more you harvest, the more they bloom. Zinnias are easy to grow and make a great choice for beginners.
Details
Height: 32 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
A favorite for floral design, ‘Queen Lime’ boasts huge blooms in a versatile chartreuse-green shade that pairs perfectly with other colors. These tough plants bloom prolifically, have long, strong stems, and thrive in the heat. The more you harvest, the more they bloom. Zinnias are easy to grow and make a great choice for beginners.
Details
Height: 32 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded once the weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
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