Magellan Coral - Zinnia

Magellan Coral is an upright Zinnia elegans annual with large, fully double coral-pink blooms. Its spring-to-summer flowering and compact garden habit suit sunny annual borders, containers, and cutting gardens. ## Garden use Use this cultivar in a sunny border, a container, or a cutting garden. The [Syngenta Magellan Coral profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70024496) lists an upright habit, full-sun exposure, and flowering from mid-spring through summer. It identifies the product as pollinator friendly; zinnias also attract butterflies and hummingbirds. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun and average, well-drained soil, with good air circulation around the foliage. The [NC State Zinnia profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/zinnia/) recommends keeping plants moist while they establish and describes clay, loam, or sandy soils as suitable. The Syngenta listing gives a garden height of 12–14 inches and a spread of 10–12 inches; actual growth varies with climate and care. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom, and leave some seed heads for songbirds.