Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince'

Zinnia elegans is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico. The uncultivated form grows to a height of 75cm and has a solitary, daisy-type flower head.

There are now many cultivated forms of Zinnia elegans, which are grown as bushy annual bedding plants in vivid shades of red, orange and deep pink. Single varieties are attractive to pollinating insects, particularly hoverflies. Zinnias thrive in hot, dry conditions, so grow them in well-drained soil in a sunny border.

‘Purple Prince’ is a very tall-growing dahlia, bearing striking double flowers in magenta with a lime green centre. It is perfect for growing in informal, naturalistic situations with grasses and other tall-growing annuals, and can also be used to fill gaps in a sunny border.