Organic Zinnia 'Aztec Burgundy Bicolor'

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Organic Zinnia ‘Aztec Burgundy Bicolor’ is a brilliant annual that instantly infuses warmth and sophistication into flowerbeds and containers alike. Compact and free-flowering, this Mexican zinnia is covered in double blooms in rich shades of purple and burgundy, delicately nuanced with yellow and white, creating a vibrant effect throughout the summer. Its generous bloom tirelessly renews itself until the first frosts, transforming borders into colourful and lively ribbons. Much loved by bees and butterflies, it actively contributes to garden life while adding remarkable ornamental abundance. Its good resistance to powdery mildew makes it a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a flower that is both beautiful and easy to grow. Undemanding, it thrives in full sun in well-drained soil and toler tolerates drought quite well once established. Its neat habit and long-lasting bloom make it perfect for creating harmonious mass plantings, dazzling borders, or bouquets rich in contrasts. Growing ‘Aztec Burgundy Bicolor’ means inviting a festive, generous, and intensely colourful bloom into the garden, attracting both the eye and pollinators.

Growing conditions

Watering
Moderate
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F)
Germination (days)
5 to 12 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Height
35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in)
Sowing depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June
Sowing period
After the last frost
Harvest
60 days after sowing
Use
borders, beds, containers, cut flowers, pollinators
Companion plants
cosmos, marigold, rudbeckia, basil
Incompatible plants
none known