Zinnia ‘Queen Red Lime’
Zinnia elegans
Description
This gorgeous novelty flower is coveted for its unusual coloring, which ranges from a smoky dark rose to a subtle eggplant shade combined with green undertones. There is no other flower on the market quite like it. This unique zinnia produces an abundant harvest of medium-size, fully double blooms.
Details
Height: 36 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
This gorgeous novelty flower is coveted for its unusual coloring, which ranges from a smoky dark rose to a subtle eggplant shade combined with green undertones. There is no other flower on the market quite like it. This unique zinnia produces an abundant harvest of medium-size, fully double blooms.
Details
Height: 36 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
Sources
How to Grow
How to Grow

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