Description
Zinnia elegans
Floral designers adore this zinnia for its versatile creamy ivory color and pretty double blooms. These reliable plants produce large quantities of medium-sized flower heads that have long, strong stems and thrive in the heat. The more you harvest, the more they bloom. Zinnias are easy to grow and make a great choice for beginners.
Details
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 30-40”
Site: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Pinch: When 12” tall
Approx Seeds per Packet: 50
How to Grow
Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias can also be direct seeded once weather has warmed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Grab the stem about 8” below the flower and gently shake. If the stem is droopy or bends much at all, it is not quite ready to cut. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest. If flower preservative is added to the water, zinnias should last 7-10 days in the vase.
