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Hero Zinnia Mix

Hero Zinnia Mix

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Vigorous, prolific, large-headed, jewel-coloured zinnias with an excellent vase life, bred to be suitable for our climate, making tip-top cut flowers that look great in the border too.
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25 seeds

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Half-Hardy Annual
Position
Cutting Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - October
Height
90cm (36in)
Common name
Youth and Old Age
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
30cm (12in)
Cultivation
Zinnias are best sown April-May under cover in modules to avoid root disturbance. Harden off before planting out after the frosts. Pinch out tips as you plant. Direct sow late May-June, zinnias hate cold nights.

Description

Vigorous, prolific, large-headed, jewel-coloured zinnias with an excellent vase life, bred to be suitable for our climate, making tip-top cut flowers that look great in the border too. Combines well with Tagetes patula 'Linnaeus Burning Embers'.

This collection contains a mix of:
  • Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose'
  • Zinnia elegans 'Giant Purple Prince'

Care Tips

Water once a week and stake plants individually. Tidy up any dead or dying leaves and ensure good air circulation to avoid botrytis. Picking or deadheading is necessary to prolong blooming and encourage branching.

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