Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mixed Colors – Item #325

$2.19

Introduced from Mexico in the early 1800s, this zinnia features enormous double flowers with long, dahlia-like petals in glowing colors. A dazzling display in mass plantings. Attracts pollinators.

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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: 5-8 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