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Common zinnia 'Envy'

Zinnia elegans

Envy is a variety of Common zinnia which is a member of the Zinnia family. Its botanical name is Zinnia elegans 'Envy'. Envy grows as an Annual and is a Flower. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally growing to a mature height of 40.0 cm (1.30 feet), Envy grows with a erect-like habit.

Mexico is believed to be where Envy originates from.

Envy Common zinnia is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Common zinnia 'Envy'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Envy is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Envy needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Envy from seed

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

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

Transplanting Envy

Envy is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Envy

Common zinnia 'Envy' information

How long does Envy take to grow?

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When should I sow Envy?

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