Lilliput zinnia
Zinnia elegans
HOW TO GROW ZINNIA
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. Direct sow after last frost a group of three seeds every 12”. When 2” tall, thin to 1 seedling every 12”. Soil pH 6.1–7.8. Hardiness zones 9–11. Annual.
Usual seed life: 6–7 years.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 75–85˚F
Days to Germ. 3–10
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Usual seed life: 6–7 years.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 75–85˚F
Days to Germ. 3–10
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 100 Seeds$4.10
- 1000 Seeds$15.50
These brilliant semi-double and fully double petaled blooms are a variety of bright rose, orange, scarlet, salmon, and purple shades. They bloom all summer, until the first frost. They make gorgeous cut flowers, and with each harvest, the plant sends up more blooms. Deer resistant. Plants grow 22-36” tall. Major pol...
These brilliant semi-double and fully double petaled blooms are a variety of bright rose, orange, scarlet, salmon, and purple shades. They bloom all summer, until the first frost. They make gorgeous cut flowers, and with each harvest, the plant sends up more blooms. Deer resistant. Plants grow 22-36” tall. Major pollinator attractor! Tags: Color: Multi Color, Specialty: Deer Resistant, Season: Late Summer Fall.
Zinnia elegans, also known as Zinnia violacea, is the most familiar species, originally from Mexico and thus a warm–hot climate plant. Its leaves are lance shaped and sandpapery in texture, and height ranges from 15 cm to 1 meter.
Zinnia elegans, also known as Zinnia violacea, is the most familiar species, originally from Mexico and thus a warm–hot climate plant. Its leaves are lance shaped and sandpapery in texture, and height ranges from 15 cm to 1 meter.
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