Cherry Queen zinnia
Zinnia elegans 'Cherry Queen'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cherry Queen' zinnia (Zinnia elegans 'Cherry Queen') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and containers. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and stands erect, and the flowers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Cut stems often for bouquets.
Pairs well with Snapdragon, First Knight fountain grass, and Spider flower.