Zinnia Zahara Double Salmon Rose
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, heat-tolerant container color.
Brighten your garden with the Zinnia Zahara Double Salmon Rose from Territorial Seed Company. These annual flowers produce vibrant coral blooms with rosy undertones, reaching 12-18 inches tall, making them ideal for borders, beds, and containers. They are exceptionally disease tolerant, heat loving, and require minimal water, ensuring reliable color from summer until frost. These zinnias are also excellent for cutting, bringing fresh beauty indoors for bouquets and crafts.
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Botanical Name
Zinnia marylandica
/ Zinnia marylandica
Who it's for
- Gardeners in humid climates struggling with fungal foliage issues
- Landscapers seeking vibrant, season-long color for garden beds
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants for hot, sunny spots
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring permanent perennials that return every spring
- Florists needing long stems for tall indoor vase arrangements
- Organic growers wary of managing common garden pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering summer conditions where other varieties often wilt.
Disease Resistance
Exceptional resilience against common fungal issues keeps foliage looking pristine.
Drought Hardiness
Maintains vibrant color even with minimal supplemental watering once established.
Bloom Density
Mounding habit produces a thick, continuous carpet of double-petaled flowers.
Container Versatility
Compact height makes this an ideal choice for patio pots.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems provide excellent structure for fresh indoor floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Zinnia marylandica
Plant Height
12-18 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Water Requirement
Moderate, about 1 inch per week
Soil pH Preference
Neutral (6.0-7.0)
Germination Temperature
70-85°F (Code 1) or soil warmed to 55°F (Code 4)
Days to Germination
6
Plant Type
Flower
Features
- Vibrant coral blooms with rosy flushing
- Disease tolerant and heat loving
- Low water requirements
- Container-friendly variety
- Great for cutting and crafting
- Mounding growth habit for dense color
- Stellar performer in trials
- Annual life cycle for seasonal color
What customers say
The Zinnia Zahara Double Salmon Rose is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and ease of cultivation. Gardeners consistently achieve high germination rates, simplifying the planting experience. The blooms are a standout feature, admired for their stunning, vibrant salmon hue and attractive double petal formation. This variety offers superior visual appeal and proves to be a resilient, enduring choice for sunny garden settings, providing lasting beauty and satisfaction.
Know before you buy
Zinnia Zahara Double Salmon Rose reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches. Its mounding growth habit makes it an excellent choice for filling in the front of garden beds or adding height to containers.
Yes, this variety is specifically noted for being container-friendly. Its compact, mounding habit performs well in pots, window boxes, and patio planters.
These zinnias require full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Providing adequate light is essential for maintaining their vibrant coral color and disease resistance.
Once established, these zinnias are heat-loving and have low water requirements. They generally thrive with about 1 inch of water per week, making them a relatively low-maintenance option for hot, dry climates.
Absolutely. These zinnias are excellent for cutting, and their sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them ideal for fresh bouquets and floral crafts.
Zinnia Zahara Double Salmon Rose is an annual. This means it will complete its life cycle in one growing season, providing reliable, vibrant color from summer until the first frost.
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