Zahara® Starlight Rose Zinnia

Zahara® Starlight Rose is a mounded, upright annual zinnia with a bicolor star pattern that varies with growing conditions. Its 12–18-inch height and spread fit sunny beds and containers. ## Growing Conditions Flowers come in spring, late spring, and summer. High light, good fertilization, and cool nights bring the strongest color pattern. It grows in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil and tolerates clay, loam, sand, and high-organic-matter textures. Zinnia marylandica attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This selection is heat- and drought-tolerant and works well in sunny borders, containers, and cutting gardens. See the [Starlight Rose profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/065705333022973/zinnia-zahara-starlight-rose/) and [NC State's species guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/zinnia-marylandica/common-name/zinnia/). ## Maintenance Water to maintain even moisture with good drainage, and leave space around plants for airflow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. This low-maintenance annual performs best in a sunny, open site.