2010

Zinnia ‘Double Zahara Cherry’
AAS Bedding Plant Award Winner

This interspecific cross between zinnia species, results in dependable resistance to leaf spot and mildew diseases. Growers can easily produce ‘Double Zahara Cherry’ flowering plants for spring bedding plants without the fear of plant loss due to these two diseases. Recommended for 4-inch pots or larger, the handsome symmetrical dark green plants produce fully double 2 ½ inch blooms. The flowers remain attractive for impulse sales at retail stores. Early to bloom in about 8 - 10 weeks, ‘Double Zahara Cherry’ has fewer inputs and more reliability. Growing in a full-sun garden, this AAS Winner will mature at about 12 inches tall and wide. Heat tolerant in the garden, ‘Double Zahara Cherry’ can be perfectly matched with other sun loving annuals for container plantings. 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.

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: 13.5 inches
Width: 12.5 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: Zinnia ‘Profusion Double Cherry’