2010

Zinnia ‘Double Zahara Fire’
AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner

Large 2 ½ inch, fully double flowers crown these disease resistant plants. ‘Double Zahara Fire’ has proven leaf spot and mildew resistance. This is linked to the ease of growing in the greenhouse for spring flowering plants and the length of flowering season. There is less risk of plant loss while growing these zinnias under cool, low light conditions. Gardeners can rely on ‘Double Zahara Fire’ for reliable, season long performance. Plants will continue to bloom from spring to the end of the growing season, with little garden maintenance. Mature plants will be about 14 inches tall and spread 12 inches. Similar to all zinnias, this AAS Winner will perform best in full sun and thrive on summer heat. ‘Double Zahara Fire’ was bred by PanAmerican Seed Company.

How to Grow
Seed can be sown indoors or in greenhouse 6 to 10 weeks before transplanting into garden soil. All zinnias prefer warm soil and growing conditions, planting outdoors in cold soil may be detrimental to plant growth. Provide maximum sunlight. In warmer southern locations, seed could be sown directly into prepared garden soil or containers. About 60-65 days from sowing seed to first flower.

AAS® Winner Data

Genus species: Zinnia interspecific
Unique qualities: Fully double and larger flowers, disease resistant
Flower size: 2.5 inches
Flower form: Composite, fully double
Plant height: 14 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Garden location: Full sun
Garden spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Length of time from sowing seed to flower: 60 to 65 days
Closest comparisons on market: ‘Profusion Double Cherry,’ ‘Profusion Fire’