Flower stalks begin shooting up about eight weeks after planting, and you'll be delighted by blooms for the next couple of months.
Zones:Although Z. aethiopica can be grown in Zones 8-10; hybrids are more comfortable in Zone 9 and warmer. Or treat them as annuals in colder climates
Full sun to partial shade; with bright, indirect light being ideal. Dense shade might put a damper on bud count, and scorching midday summer sun can prove equally challenging.
Upright habit; 12 to 36 inches tall, 9 to 24 inches wide
