How to Grow Double Zahara™ Cherry
Zinnia marylandica
Your complete guide to growing Double Zahara™ Cherry.
When to Plant Double Zahara™ Cherry
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Double Zahara™ Cherry
✓ Good companions
Ground cover that attracts parasitic wasps and beneficial predators
Deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly affect zinnias
Similar growing requirements and bloom period, creating attractive color combinations
Attract beneficial insects and provide vertical interest without competing for resources
Attract beneficial predatory insects and provide complementary bloom times
Repel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Provide structural support and attract pollinators while sharing similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants like zinnias
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
Compete for similar resources and can harbor spider mites that transfer to zinnias
