SCIENTIFIC NAME
Zinnia elegans
COLOR(S)
Bicolored
SEED TYPE
Annual
SUN
Full Sun
MOISTURE
Dry, Moderate
HEIGHT (IN.)
24-32
When to Plant: Direct sow in early spring after the danger of frost has passed.
Sequential plantings every 2 to 4 weeks apart will provide continuous color and bouquets.
Fresh Cut Flowers: Harvest bouquets in early morning or late afternoon hours.
Collect flowers that are completely open, removing leaves below the water line.
Zinnias have a vase life of 5-7 days. Overhead watering is not recommended.
Harvest flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
Requirements: Adores full sunshine, prefers well drained soil. To reduce diseases,
plant in areas that have good air circulation. Ph between 6.0 to 6.5. Apply fertilizer
at a rate of 1.5 to 2.0 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft. Use 1-1-1 ratio fertilizer
is adequate. Apply a portion of fertilizer at planting, some in late June and a final application August 1st.
Average Planting Success: 80%
Height: 2 - 2 oe feet
Germination: 5 - 14 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 75°F
Sowing Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inches
Blooming Period: June - November - First blooms appear 6 to 7 weeks after emergence.
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