Zinnia.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

1 to 3 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 2 bis 11

Blütezeit

Early summer to first frost

Pflege

Plant these in a spot with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation to keep powdery mildew away. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage the plant to keep producing new flowers. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage.

Gießen

Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent fungal issues.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month to support heavy blooming.

Schneiden

Pinch off faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and promote more growth.

Umtopfen

As annuals, these are typically grown in the ground and do not require repotting.

Boden

Well draining fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

10 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Annual, completes its life cycle in one season.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Kinder

The stems are somewhat brittle, but there are no specific ingestion or handling hazards for children.

Kontaktallergene

The rough, hairy leaves can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Essbarkeit

While not toxic, these are grown for ornament and may be treated with pesticides.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Brightly colored daisy like flower heads
• Opposite lance shaped or oval leaves
• Sturdy upright branching stems
• Rough textured foliage

Höhe

0,3 bis 1m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,45m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

red, pink, orange, yellow, white, purple, 3 bis 12cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery Mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by high humidity and poor air circulation.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring

Überwinterung

These are annuals and will die with the first frost, so simply remove the spent plants from the garden.

Im Kübel

They grow very well in pots, provided the container is at least 25 centimeters deep.

Plant them in groups to create a dense display that shades out weeds.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Garden cosmos — They share similar light and water needs and look beautiful together.
• Tagetes — These make a classic, colorful pairing in summer borders.

Ähnliche Arten

• Zinnia haageana — It is a smaller, more compact relative with similar cultural requirements.

Botanisches

Familie

Asteraceae

Gattung

Zinnia

Ordnung

Asterales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Mexico and Central America

Artenschutz

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny areas where it can quickly establish itself during the warm season.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Kolibris

Verwendung

cut flowers, pollinator gardens, bedding plants

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need to deadhead my zinnias?

Yes, removing faded flowers helps the plant focus energy on producing new buds.

Can I grow zinnias in pots?

Absolutely, they thrive in containers as long as they have good drainage.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name honors Johann Gottfried Zinn, who brought the plant to Europe. The species name elegans refers to the elegant appearance of the blooms.

Gut zu wissen

• Zinnias are members of the Asteraceae family, related to sunflowers.
• They were named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.
• Cutting the flowers encourages the plant to produce more blooms.