| Description | One of the first dwarf Zinnia to appear on the flower market. Although many dwarf cultivars have been developed since, it is still a good dwarf Zinnia for the annual garden. |
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| Pronunciation | (zin-EE-a)(EL-e-genz) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | At least 1/2 day of full sun. |
| Moisture | average to slightly dry |
| Soil & Site | average, never soggy |
| Temperature | tolerates hotter conditions |
| Flowers | 3 inch semi-double flowers in a wide range of colors such as cream, flame, gold, orange, pink, plum, scarlet, etc. |
| Dimensions | 12 inches tall |
| Maintenance | Zinnia elegans cultivars are susceptible to powdery mildew and grow best in areas with good air circulation and are dry. The breeders are creating new varieties that are very resistant to mildew. |
| Propagation | Very easy to grow from seed and can be directed seeded into the garden. When starting indoors plant 3-4 weeks before the date they are to be set outdoors. The taller varieties are best started by the gardener. Bedding plants that are purchased in packs which are tall and lanky with flowers don't make good transplants. |
| Native Site | Species native to Mexico. |
| Cultivar Origin | Zinnia Peter Pan series was introduced by the Goldsmith Seeds of Gilroy, California (USA) in about 1971. The series has won 7 AAS awards. |
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