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Common zinnia 'State Fair'

Zinnia elegans

State Fair is a variety of Common zinnia which is a member of the Zinnia family. Its botanical name is Zinnia elegans 'State Fair'. State Fair 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), State Fair grows with a erect-like habit.

Mexico is believed to be where State Fair originates from.

State Fair 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 'State Fair'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. State Fair is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. State Fair needs a soil ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing State Fair from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

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

Transplanting State Fair

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

Harvesting State Fair

Common zinnia 'State Fair' information

How long does State Fair take to grow?

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