Zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame'
Blooms CHANGE COLORS as they mature!
The central cone is eye-catching with its ruffle of tiny, bright yellow petals above the deep red, and the flowers measure 3 to 5 inches wide, so you really get a huge display of color from even a small planting. These plants are a good size for cutflowers, too -- 30 to 36 inches tall and about 24 to 27 inches wide. As with all Zinnias, the more flowers you cut, the quicker you get new buds, so fill your vases!
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden. They are outstanding in beds, borders, and containers, are are the perfect cut flower--the more you cut, the more you get! They thrive in the sun and heat of summer, and ask only well-drained soil. Their biggest enemy is mildew, so water them with a soaker hose or other ground-based spray to minimize wetting the foliage--or, if this isn't possible, water them early in the day, so that the leaves can dry off before nightfall. Space the plants generously to prevent overcrowding.
When cutting the blooms for the vase, trim off all the foliage; unlike the blooms, it does not last well after cutting. Zinnia is a lovely companion to other summer bloomers in the vase; it has sturdy stems that help it keep its upright posture over a long period. Simply put, this is one of the easiest and most rewarding annuals to grow from seed! Enjoy! Pkt is 15 seeds.
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Species | elegans |
| Variety | 'Zowie! Yellow Flame' |
| Plant Height | 2 ft 6 in - 3 ft |
| Plant Width | 24 in - 2 ft 3 in |
| Bloom Size | 3 in - 5 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Cut Flowers |
