Annual (Z)

Annual: Heirloom -cactus type zinnias were a breakthrough in the 1920's. Deer resistant. Large 3-6" blooms have quilled petals that look gorgeous in bouquets. This is a cut-and-come-again flower - so deadhead to encourage more. Good cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: assorted mix of orange, pink, red, yellow, peach, and white. Height: 28-40 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Annual: The Dreamland series offer early, big, long-lasting blooms on compact plants. They are rugged, weather tolerant, & sun loving. Has double, large, 4 inch dahlia like flowers that put on a great show in containers, beds, borders, and as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: assorted. Upright growth habit. Height: 12-16 in. Width: 14-18 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Water early in the day to allow plant to dry & avoid mildew.

Annual or Perennial: The Belize Double is a new interspecific series with double blooms and outstanding characteristics. Heat tolerant, early flowering, naturally compact, and free branching. Vigorous growth habit. Good border, bed, mass planting, and container plant. Double flowers. Bloom color: white. Mounded growth habit. Height: 6-14 inches. Width: 10-18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.