How to grow zinnias
Find out how to grow zinnia, and why you should grow them in your garden.
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Deep Zinnia Collection
Fabulous deep and rich colours which look wonderful in a turquoise or green vase. More
| 30 seeds 030146 | £4.95 |
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| 15 seedlings 510825-15 | £16.95 |
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| 30 seedlings 510825-30 | £29.95 |
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A rich range of colours – saturated reds, purples, crimsons – for a carnival feel. Perfect for mixing with dahlias.
The seed packet contains a mix of all three varieties whilst the seedling Collection includes 5 or 10 seedlings each of:- Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Coral'
- Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Purple'
- Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine'
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
| Border Position | Front, Middle |
| Soil Type | Fertile, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (35in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) apart, 15 seedlings fills 3.5m² (ie 3.5m x 1m border or patch) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover in individual cells from March-May (zinnias dislike root disturbance). Pinch out tips as you plant out after last frosts. Or direct sow in May-June. |
| Care Tips | It has a tendency to botrytis (a reason to think of using Copper Mixture or Sulphur). Do not overwater. |
| Flowering | July - first frosts, 12-14 weeks from sowing. |
| Vase Life | 7 days. Strip bottom leaves. |
| Harvesting | Flower production: 3 months. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Deep Zinnia Collection reviews
Average based on 7 reviews
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Fiona |
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Reviewed 11th October 2018 by Sylvia The zinnias were beautiful, and the last ones are still bringing colour to the garden. I have been very pleased overall with my purchases this year, and have recommended Sarah Raven to friends. My only real problem this year was with the dahlia collection I bought. These were considerably delayed in the post, and perhaps because of that only one flowered; that one was lovely. The "white collection" were planted in a pot by the front door; the cosmos are still flourishing , but the other, smaller, plants did not do as well. |
At last, zinnia success!
Reviewed 23rd September 2018 by Juliet Levy I had tried to grow zinnias several years running, but had little success. This year I was determined to succeed. I sowed the seeds in small biodegradable pots and planted them out when the weather warmed up. After a slow start, they performed brilliantly. They make wonderful, very long-lasting cut flowers, contrary to some of the comments that can be read online. After you have cut once, the plant bushes out and produces more blooms. The colours are vivid and lively. I would definitely grow these again! |
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Reviewed 16th September 2018 by Mrs Barnes Everything arrived beautifully packaged and in good condition. The plants themselves have been a joy with nothing failing. I have been singing your praises to all my friends! |
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Reviewed 4th September 2018 by Penny Service excellent..Some plants failed but on the whole good. |
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Reviewed 3rd September 2018 by Pamela All previous purchases from SR have arrived in perfect condition and really well packed. |
Dark zinnia collection
Reviewed 23rd August 2017 by June Burleigh After a slow start fantastic plants and beautiful flowers for garden and cutting, I shall definitely order these again. |
