Zinnia Peppermint Stick Mixed Colors – Item #1978

$2.19

Huge, eye-catching blotched and striped blossoms. Warm colors (scarlet, carmine, orange, rosy-purple) are sprayed on cream, yellow, pink, and orange petals. Perfect for a splash of color in hot areas.

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Additional information

Weight .75 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)

Spacing: 2″ (5cm)

Sprouts In: 5-10 days

Thinning: 12″ (30cm)

Plant outdoors in a sunny location and average soil in late spring after all danger of frost. Start indoors four weeks prior to transplanting. Keep young plants evenly moist.

Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms. Zinnias are prone to mildew in humid climates. Water by soaking the soil and keeping the foliage dry.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans

Height: 2-3′ (61-91cm)

Bloom Period: summer

Type: annual