Good afternoon, my reader. This plant adorns many home gardens. There are about 22 species of zinnium, but most often gardeners use two main varieties of this annual plant, which originates from South America.
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Their popularity among gardeners is explained not only by their appearance, which attracts with the grace of flowers and the beauty of colors. There are some more features that gardeners appreciate:
- long flowering;
- variety in the height of the bushes;
- abundant flowering;
- do not require care after planting in the ground.
Zinnia species
Usually, Russian gardeners use two types of plants: narrow-leaved zinnia and graceful, on the basis of which breeders have developed new varieties. Their variety allows you to create an interesting design on the site.
Planting and leaving
The flower is thermophilic and adores sunlight. The plant does not tolerate frost and cold weather. The soil for good development is selected neutral, enriching it with nutrients. When planted on the sunny side, the draft protected flower is very well received and grows. Watering must be dosed, because the plant does not like either drought or overflow.
Planting a plant
The flower is propagated by seed through the preparation of seedlings. The fact is that the plant does not tolerate even small frosts, so sowing is done indoors in early April. The seeds are buried 1 cm into the ground and kept at a temperature of 21-25 ºС. When the seedling is too stretched, it is buried. Plants are planted in spring in warm soil at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other.
Designing with Zinnias
Usually, flowers are planted in flower beds or placed on the site in a specific order. They look especially interesting when planted in a group, when varieties with different flowers are mixed. Zinnia stains give the site design an elegant and beautiful look.
Plant varieties
Taken as a basis, graceful zinnia has many varieties. The main plant reaches a height of 35-90 centimeters. Its leaves are sessile, dark green. Reed flowers. It blooms very profusely somewhere from early July until frost. Seeds germinate up to 3 years from the time of collection.
According to the shape of the flower and inflorescences, several varieties of zinnias can be distinguished: chrysanthemum, dahlia, gaiardio, scabio, fantasy, pompom.
Dahlia
Bushes reach 95 cm in height, quite powerful. The leaves are large, the inflorescences are terry, large. The flowers are elongated, with raised edges. There are a number of varieties of this species, differing mainly in color, which is reflected in the names:
- Crimson Monarch, which blooms with rich flowers from early summer to frost;
- Violet, whose bush height is up to 80 cm;
- The Orange King, who pleases the eye with bright colors until the first frost;
- Lavender Queen, which reaches a height of 85 cm;
- Purple Prince, one of the smaller varieties that blooms in purple flowers until mid-autumn;
- Envy that blooms with purple-pink flowers;
- Polar bear, one of the few varieties more resistant to cold;
- Tango reaches a height of 75 cm, spreading and powerful;
- Rose, a variety name that speaks for itself;
- Purple, with medium-sized bushes and flowers of a thick saturated color;
- Cherry Queen, blooming with large rich cherry baskets.
Pompom
This variety is distinguished by 2-4 rows of branches with a large number of flowers. The inflorescences are similar to pompons. Bushes are rather low.
There are several varieties of this type:
- Tom Tamb reaches 50 centimeters in height, with double flowers of bright color;
- Red Riding Hood, which blooms from mid-summer to cold weather, looks like a ball;
- hybrid Snow White, the smallest plant up to 40 cm in height.
You can also distinguish narrow-leaved zinnia, which is a branched bush up to 45 cm tall.
The popularity of zinnia is due to its lush and bright flowers, delicate aroma and unpretentious care. She perfectly decorates the sites and gives them a festive festive look.
Do you plant zinnias in your garden plots?
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