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The zinnia needs a lot of sun
Which location do zinnias prefer?
Zinnia is native to the southern United States and the Mediterranean, where it thrives in semi-deserts and stony steppe areas. They have been cultivated in our gardens since the 19th century as an annual garden shrub. For good growth, the right choice of location is important, which we would like to discuss in more detail here.
Next article Plant zinnias - that's what mattersZinnias are sun-hungry
As their natural habitat suggests, Zinnias love warmth and therefore need a full sun and sheltered place in the perennial border even in our latitudes. Midday temperatures over thirty degrees coped with the sun mantis playfully.
It is essential to avoid waterlogging, to which the zinnia, which is optimally adapted to sandy soils, reacts very sensitively. For this reason, make sure you have the necessary drainage before planting.
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Zinnias form a beautiful unit with other sun-loving perennials, such as fragrant jewelry baskets or the attractive sun hat. But they also do well as a specimen plant in a bed with a full sun.