How to grow zinnias
Find out how to grow zinnia, and why you should grow them in your garden.
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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:Genus | Zinnia |
Type | Half-Hardy Annual |
Border Position | Front, Middle |
Soil Type | Fertile, Neutral |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 90-100cm (36-39in) |
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. |
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Find out how to grow zinnia, and why you should grow them in your garden.
Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
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Deep Zinnia Collection reviews
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. |