Bloom 2014 - Common Zinnia: Green Envy Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans)

Life Cycle: Annual
Uses: Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Acidic
Water: Moderately
Spread: 12-14 Inches
Bloom Duration: 12 Weeks
Height: 30 Inches

Although last years Red Carousel Zinnia came close, disappointingly they failed to bloom. Well the good news is this year, I've finally managed to grow my first indoor Zinnia to maturity and shes a beauty! I guess you can say every who sees her is green with envy...sorry I had to. Anyway, as happy as I am about the bloom, it was pretty measly  which was probably due to the small container space and multiple flowering heads.

8/22/2014
I was pretty surprised to find that my Zinnia had branched out and was growing three flowering heads. Actually 5, because the bottom of the stem branched out as well, but I clipped those two in an attempt at larger blooms. I'm actually trying to propagate one of the cuttings I saved and am currently growing the roots in a jar of water and plan to transfer it to soil.

8/8/14
The container is pretty small, but does the job I have to say. Its pretty amazing that such a large flowering plant can thrive in a peanut can container, although I'm sure its a bit cramped.

8/22/2014
A look at the bud opening up

8/8/14
Close-up at the flower-head forming

8/9/14
The florets are opening up and stacking it seems

8/9/14
Another picture of my Zinny. Really makes me want to retry and grow a Red Carousel Zinnia.