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About Zinnia and Azalea


About Azalea and Zinnia


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
4  
7
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Dome  
Bowl  

Height
15.00 cm  
9
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
15.00 cm  
3
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies  
-  

List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew  
-  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Azaleas are flowering shrubs that belong to the Rhododendron genus and are known for their vibrant blooms.  

Origin
Mexico  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
passion and womanhood  

Astrological Flower
  
Honeysuckle  

Birth Month Flower
  
March - April  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Cures Constipation  
-  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer  
-  

Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Landscaping  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Rhododendron  

Tribe
  
Ericaceae » Rhodoreae  

Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans  
Rhododendron  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Ericales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Ericaceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
22  
99+
10000  
2

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Zinnia and Azalea color

Zinnia and Azalea come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Zinnia and Azalea color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Zinnia is Dome in shape and has fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Azalea has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Zinnia and Azalea

You must be eager to know more facts about Zinnia and Azalea. Did you know Zinnia has originated in Mexico while Azalea has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Zinnia and Azalea is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Zinnia and Azalea Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Zinnia and Azalea uses in this section. Zinnia and Azalea have many medicinal properties. Besides, Zinnia is given on special occasions like Thanksgiving Day, Wedding whereas Azalea on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Zinnia and Azalea also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Zinnia and Azalea Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Zinnia and Azalea Family classification here. Zinnia and Azalea belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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