On sep 23, 2016, tabasco from cincinnati anderson twp, oh zone 6a wrote. Zinnia haageana haages zinnia or mexican zinnia features narrow leaved plants to 2 tall with 1 diameter flower heads containing yellow rays and. Original and eyecatching, zinnia elegans pop art white and red boasts large double flowers, up to 3 in. Of the 200 or more species in the zinnia genus, zinnia elegans is the most well known of the 20 or more species in the zinnia genus. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Dahlia flowered zinnia seed mix zinnia elegansthis is a real heirloom zinnia. Buy zinnia elegans giant dahlia mix from sarah raven. My zinnia garden was the best this year since i supercharged the soil with nutes rior to planting. But in recent years, work has been done on some of the other species. Zinnias thrive in hot, dry conditions, so grow them in welldrained soil in a sunny border.
The garden zinnia is derived from hybridisation from the wild form. Any of various plants of the genus zinnia of the composite family, native to tropical america and widely cultivated for their showy, colorful flower. Chemical profile and antioxidant activity of zinnia elegans jacq. Media in category zinnia the following 102 files are in this category, out of 102 total. Also listed are taller cultivars of new and old favorites. A gorgeous novelty zinnia with its pompomshaped blossoms, this fleuroselect novelty winner blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall and looks spectacular in borders. Swizzle series double bicolor flowers to 12 tall is noteable.
Consistent flower production is an improved quality. It is assumed from the analysis of difference plant height of z. Dahliatype zinnias typically semidouble have large, flat blossoms. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus zinnia family compositae the record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 0ca1e7de827f444db1acfd4490277dfd synonyms. Zinnia elegans flower stock photo download image now. Catmintrobin maryland zone 7a catmint20906 jun 27, 2015 4. Zinnia have multiple colors in the flower, extensively used as cut flowers, in beds, borders, containers, cottage garden. They came in a plastic bag with no picture or instructions, i expected seeds to be packed in colorful package of zinnias like indicated in add. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ort growth and nutrition of two cultivars of zinnia. Zinnias are popular garden plants with hundreds of cultivars, with many flower colors, sizes and forms, including giant forms in which the flowerhead may. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Pdf performance of zinnia elegans grown in different types of.
The traditional large flowered zinnia elegans varieties have striking bright colors. Cycocel, leaf area, plant height, pot size, zinnia. Theres nothing nicer than the jumble of colours of these zinnia flowers in a jug on the kitchen table. I had a zinnia jungle that took care of itself and rewarded me with many beautiful cut flowers and a lot of butterflys and hummers up close. This page was last edited on 4 february 2019, at 18. Influence of various growing media on growth and flowering. This zinnia mixture grows to be about 3 tall and blooms a rainbow of colors. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Single varieties are attractive to pollinating insects, particularly hoverflies. Aug 18, 2011 how to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. Use these convenient icons to share this page on various social media platforms. Among such cell cultures, the zinnia elegans te differentiating system is the most widely used. A pectate lyase from zinnia elegans is auxin inducible.
Zinnia elegans brochure is also available for easy reference. Zinnia elegans illumination feature large 10 to 12cm 4 to 5in pink blooms. Zinnia elegans, asteraceae, guanidine alkaloids, hrqtofms, lipoxygenase, metal chelation. Plants have reached as high as 4 feet with tons of blooms. Zinnia elegans kenneth and brenda formanekencyclop. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the victorian. Semidoubleflowered zinnias have many rows of petals and the center can still be seen. Annual flower also known as common zinnia zinnia elegans medium height asteraceae family this easytogrow garden classic delivers blooms in nearly every color of the rainbow. Zinnias are annuals, so theyll grow for one season and produce seeds, but the original plant will not come back in subsequent years. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Zinnia, elegant zinnia, garden zinnia zinnia elegans. The flower quality and color are superior to other zinnia elegans.
Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Pdf effects of pinching on growth and development of zinnia. Leaves are opposite, ovate or nearly elliptic, with the base clasping the stem. The plants database includes the following 7 species of zinnia. Zinnia elegans early wonder bbc gardeners world magazine. Today, zinnias come in a wide variety of flower forms. Zinnia definition of zinnia by the free dictionary. Zinnia elegans seeds wildflower seeds high country gardens. Like the dahlia also from mexico the zinnia takes quickly and willingly to almost anything the hybridizers want to do. We offer some of the butterflys favorite varieties. Compared to the california giant variety, the dahlia flowered zinnia has petals more tightly packed and bend downward slightly on the ends. Pdf on may 6, 2009, soraya ruamrungsri and others published effects of pinching on growth and development of zinnia elegans find, read and cite all the.
In early spring, sow zinnia seeds indoors using starter trays or small pots. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Kentucky garden flowers zinnia robert anderson, extension floriculture specialist zinnia zinnias continue to be favorite flowers for many gardeners in kentucky. Lilliput mix zinnia seeds zinnia elegansmedium height stems produce lovely little blooms in a multitude of colors. Zinnia zinnia elegans belongs to the family asteraceae have a prominent role in the floriculture industry and are champions of the season among the summer annual flowers choon, 2000. Seeds of zinnia elegans, pompom mix 2ft high variety this is an older head, the pink color becomes more pale with time. The zinnia mesophyll cell system consists of isolated leaf. In a search for genes involved in modifications to cell. The lilliput mix created another zinnia sensation when it was introduced.
This large selection with ruffled petal is from the burpeana giants mix. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Zinnia elegans, known as youthandage, common zinnia or elegant zinnia, an annual flowering plant of the genus zinnia, is one of the best known zinnias. Good background bedding and border plants, and excellent cut flowers. Zinnia, zinnia elegans, youth and old age philippine. This list includes several oldfashioned plants that have been grown for many years.
Growing to a height of 75cm, they are perfect for using to fill gaps in the border, and also work well in container displays. Zinnia eleganszinnia elegans lilliput mixbutterflies and hummingbirds love them caribbeangarden 4. Though zinna elegans might sound pretentious, the zinnia is a simple, cheery garden flower thats related to the blackeyed susan, marigold and aster. It is known for its tolerance to hot and dry conditions dole and wilkins, 1999.
The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of spanish botanists mocino and sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern mexico in 1789. A superb blend of attractive, fully double, pompom like flowers, specially selected for their wide range of bright colours. The first true leaves of 14dold seedlings were used as the source material for isolation of mesophyll cells. They feature continuous summer to fall bloom in cool summer climates, but may slow down some at the peak of summer.
Nazim sekeroglu, academic editor, anake kijjoa, academic editor, and sevgi gezici, academic editor. Zinnia elegans is native to mexico and is grown commercially as a bedding plant and cut. Sow seed directly in the ground after last frost date and. It is an annual herb in the daisy family growing from 18 inches to more than 3 feet tall. The semidwarfed plants only 18 to 24 tall are famous for forming bushy 12 wide growth with lots of flowers, and the pom pom blooms are in clear solid colors. The common zinnia is uncommonly beautiful and easy to grow. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. I start all my plants indoors at the end of march and ready for planting in may. Adored by butterflies, they are also highly popular amongst gardeners thanks to their wide variety of plant heights, flower sizes, forms and colors a diversity to suit every need. Kentucky garden flowers zinnia university of kentucky. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams.
Zinnia elegans common zinnia, youthandoldage, an annual flowering plant of the genus zinnia, is the best known zinnia. Zinnia goes designer with this exciting cactusflowered, fully double rosypink beauty. This article is within the scope of wikiproject plants, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of plants and botany on wikipedia. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover with peat moss or sand. Zinnia grandiflora rocky mountain or prairie zinnia features small narrow leaved plants to 6 tall with yelloworange flowers. How to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. Present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different growing media on the growth and. Zinnia elegans growing and care zinnia elegans for sale how to grow zinnia elegan.
Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Huge 5inch flowers are packed with long, slender petals that open pale green, then quickly blush a rich shade of pink. A favorite of crafters, florists and gardeners alike, zinnias are easy to grow annuals, preferring warm weather and full sun. Because of its general tolerance to dry and saline environments and its economic importance, we. They have bright, solitary, daisylike flowerheads on a single, erect stem, which makes them great for use as a cutting flower or as food for butterflies there are three main kinds of zinnia flowers. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Easily grown in humusy, evenly moist, welldrained soils in full sun. Ethylene stimulates tracheary element differentiation in zinnia.
These flowers can and will bring the best out of a person. The sizzling, colorful effect in the garden is stunning, making these perfect for edging or colorful patches anywhere you want bright color. Zinnia elegans purple prince bbc gardeners world magazine. Bees and butterflies will be attracted to them too.
Choose a spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Zinnia elegans, an annual flowering plant of the genus zinnia, is one of the best known zinnias. The zinnia mesophyll cell system consists of isolated leaf mesophyll cells in culture that can be induced, by auxin and cytokinin, to reproducibly trans. Zinnia is also an economically important crop in the united states.
Effect of low light intensity on longevity of flowering on. The wild form is a coarse, upright, bushy annual, to 30 in 76 cm high, with solitary daisylike flowerheads on. I grow some variation of the species zinnia elegans every year. The effect of cycocel and pot size on vegetative growth and flowering of zinnia zinnia elegans. When mesophyll cells from the leaves of zinnia elegans cv. Plant where air circulation is good to avoid lateseason disease problems.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Zinnia elegans seeds lilliput mix american meadows. They feature continuous summer to fall bloom in cool summer climates, but may slow down some at the peak of a typical st. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about zinnia zinnia elegans pastel dreams supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. They are bushy, leafy annuals that typically grow less frequently to 4 tall on upright, hairy, branching stems. The common name zinnia honors german botanist and professor johann gottfried zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Its leaves are lanceshaped and sandpapery in texture, and height ranges from 15cm to 1 meter. Canary bird were purchased from takii shubyo kyoto, japan. Zinnia elegans wakad, pune price list, brochure, floor plan. Theres the whirligig series, the california giants, the profusion series, the. It is native to mexico but grown as an ornamental in many places and naturalised in several places including scattered locations in south and central america, the west indies, the united states, australia, and italy. There are now many cultivated forms of zinnia elegans, which are grown as bushy annual bedding plants in vivid shades of red, orange and deep pink.
Zinnia, elegant zinnia, garden zinnia zinnia elegans mixed. Zinnias have stiff, hairy stems and oval or lanceshaped leaves arranged opposite each other and often clasping the stem. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. But more important, it is the forebear of scores of varieties that can be found in almost any place you can buy seeds. Zinnia elegans, also known as zinnia violacea, is the most familiar species, originally from mexico and thus a warmhot climate plant. General information about zinnia elegans ziiel name language. The wild ones the most commonly hybridized species is zinnia elegans, a common wild plant in mexico. Zinnia elegans, known as common zinnia, is an old garden favorite with may cultivars available. Common zinnia zinnia elegans is one of the most rewarding summer flowers with its brilliant colors and its profuse blooms over a lengthy season extending from early summer to frost. Developed in 1919, the zinnia dahlia flowered produces stems about 40 inches tall with fully double flowers about 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The numerous garden varieties grown for their showy flowers are derived from the species zinnia violacea z.
So easy to grow, you can plant the seeds in the fall or early spring. Zinnia elegans lilliput mix seeds plant world seeds. This view, however, was challenged in a recent paper where. Effect of weak light on flower longevity on bedding plants. Botany zinnia is a low, coarse, erect, upright, annual herb, growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.
New selections and cultivars of annuals today are often shorter and smaller. The best plants for 30 tough sites university of minnesota. Evaluation of zinnia elegans growth and flowering to. Zinnia elegans is native to mexico and is the most popular of the 20 species of zinnias known to science. The daisylike flowers may be single, semidouble or double, in shades of scarlet, rose, orange, yellow or white. Zinnia elegans early wonder is a lovely mix of single and semidouble zinnias in colours ranging from bright pink and yellow to red.
Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Zinnia elegans plantinfo everything and anything about. Or, after frost season has ended, directly sow zinnia elegans seeds outdoors in a prepared seedbed with loosened, weed free soil. It is also a wonderful bouquet addition, thanks to. Zinnia crazy mixture seeds by shirley i wont know how these seeds turn out until next year, but they seem to be fine and the price was very reasonable. Blooming profusely over a lengthy season extending from early summer to frost, this zinnia has received novelty status for its improved doubleness and better plant habit for landscaping and cut. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features abstract photos available for quick and easy download. Growing 75cm 30in tall, with thick straight stems that are less likely to bend when being cut, they make wonderful cut flowers and have a long vase life.
Zinnia elegans is the most well known of the 20 or so species in the zinnia genus. Zinnia elegans sanitation is critical for control of zinnia leaf spot diseases. Zinnia seedlings were grown on vermiculite at 25 c under a cycle of 14 h of light and 10 h of darkness. A pectate lyase from zinnia elegans is auxin inducible purdue. Blooms last all summer long and produce enough flowers for bouquets all summer long. In addition to the color, magellan coral plants are brimming with luminous blooms. This upright, 30inchtall, bushy annual cloaks itself all summer in purple blossoms up to 2 inches across. Pdf effects of different growing media on growth and. Uniquely shaped lilliput zinnias bloom in small, round baubles that add interest and texture to your garden, or flower arrangments. Singleflowered zinnias have one row of petals and the center of the flower is exposed. Happily in recent decades breeders have developed some very garden worthy cultivars that come in a wide variety of forms. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.