Zinnia 'Starlight Rose'

Zinnia 'Starlight Rose' (Zinnia marylandica) – Featured by Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Zinnia 'Starlight Rose' is a compact, floriferous annual , producing beautiful white flowers with pink stars . Its color is most intense when grown in full sun in rich soil . Modest in size ( 30 cm tall by 20 cm wide ), it is ideal for growing in pots, borders and beds . Its high resistance to disease and drought makes it a hardy and easy-care choice. Winner of the 2010 All-America Selections Award , it is recognized for its exceptional performance in the garden.

Characteristics of the variety

Type: Annual
Height: 30 cm
Width: 20 cm
Flowering: July to September
Flower color: White with a starry pink heart
Use: Borders, flowerbeds, pot growing
Attractiveness: Highly resistant to disease and drought
Quantity per sachet: ± 90 seeds
Origin: Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden

Cultivation method

?? Exposure: Full sun, well-drained soil
?? Sowing:
• Indoors: Early May
• Outdoors: Direct sowing or transplanting in June after all risk of frost
?? Sowing depth: 5 mm
?? Germination temperature: 20-25°C
? Germination time: 5-10 days
?? Spacing: 20 cm between plants
?? Watering: Moderate, resists drought well

With its low maintenance and long bloom time , 'Starlight Rose' zinnia is perfect for gardeners looking for an effortless pop of color .

Use and special features

?? A bright and original flowering
Its two-tone petals bring a touch of refinement and originality to gardens and pots.

?? An ultra-resistant zinnia
Selected for its tolerance to disease and drought , it flowers generously all summer without requiring intensive care.

?? Ideal for growing in pots
Thanks to its compact size , it is perfect for terraces, balconies and small spaces .

A robust and decorative variety , ideal for vibrant flowerbeds and colorful pots without worry !