Zinnia Canary Bird
Zinnia ‘Canary Bird’ features rounded, semi-double and fully double flowers packed with brilliant yellow petals and opening up to 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm).
Zinnia 'Canary Bird' features rounded, semi-double and fully double flowers packed with brilliant yellow petals and opening up to 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm). Resembling dahlias, they are borne on very long, sturdy stems above the foliage of lance-shaped leaves, and make a big statement in the landscape. Blooming profusely over a lengthy season extending from early summer to frost, this showy annual is a vigorous and excellent performer in all climates. Looking stunning in the sunny perennial border, its tall stems and long vase life, make it wonderful for cutting.
- Forms a dense, compact mound up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm).
- Extremely easy to grow, Zinnias are annuals which love full sun and prefer a humusy, evenly moist and well-draining soil.
- Great choice for the back of sunny beds and borders or large containers. Excellent pick for the cutting garden!
- Adored by butterflies, hummingbirds and birds.
- Don't crowd them to keep them disease-free and avoid powdery mildew. Air circulation is important!
- Among the easiest plants to grow from seed, you can start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last first date, should you wish earlier spring blooms.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Zinnia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |