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Common name: Zinnia, Common zinnia
Botanical name: Zinnia elegans Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Originally coming from Mexico, this is a very popular flower, with its wide
range of colours and sizes. Many varieties differing in weight, shape, size
and colour have been evolved. The leaves are oval and rough textured. There
are single, semi-double or double flowers and the colours range from white,
cream, yellow, orange over rose, purple scarlet, maroon, to lilac, lavender,
magenta, mauve, salmon to violet.
Grown as tall (75 - 90 cm), medium (45 - 60 cm) and dwarf (15 - 45 cm)
varieties, Zinnias are suitable for beds, borders, and pots. The cut flowers
are commonly used in flower arrangements. They are grown by seeds and survive
best in light and medium loam soils, rich in organic matter and in a sunny
environment. Frequent and heavy watering is required. Generally, there is no
damage from insects.
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Imphal, Manipur. |
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