zinnia 'Solmar Red'
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A tender perennial grown as an annual, to 60cm tall with oval, lightly hairy green leaves. Produces double, scarlet red flowers to 10cm across, on well-branched stems from summer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- zinnia 'Solmar Red' (Zinnia elegans 'Solmar Red')
- Genus
- Zinnia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
zinnia 'Solmar Red' pictures
Distribution of zinnia 'Solmar Red'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of zinnia 'Solmar Red'
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zinnia 'Solmar Red' care guide
- Water moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight flowering feed during spring and summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to promote flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring, sow in succession for a longer display
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Growing in an open position with good spacing between plants can help to minimise fungal problems
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot and root rot, grey moulds, fungal leaf spot and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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