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Zahara

Double Zahara · Zahara Double

Annual single zinnia in red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and coral, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single blooms 1.5 to 2.5 inches across in red, rose, pink, orange, yellow, salmon and white. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Zahara zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Zahara zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Zahara zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Zahara zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single Single · 2 in (4–6 cm)
Colors
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Coral
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 75–85 days from sowing
Vase life
7–10 days
Height
12–20 in (30–51 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 4–4 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Zinnia marylandica

In the garden

  • Bees
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Zahara is a dwarf Zinnia marylandica series bred for powdery mildew resistance; the Double Zahara line has fully double blooms, while the original Zahara flowers are single.

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  • A Zahara zinnia flower up close on the plant
    A Zahara zinnia flower up close on the plant
  • Zahara zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
    Zahara zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Zahara hardy in my zone?

Zahara is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Zahara need full sun?

Zahara grows in full sun.

When does Zahara bloom?

Zahara blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 75–85 days from sowing.

Is Zahara good for cutting?

Yes. Cut stems of Zahara last about 7–10 days in a vase.

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