Common zinnia 'Cactus Zenith'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Cactus Zenith'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cactus Zenith is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.0 as Cactus Zenith likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Cactus Zenith from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Common zinnia plants.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cactus Zenith about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cactus Zenith

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cactus Zenith is a tender plant.

Harvesting Cactus Zenith