Description

An eye-engaging combination, these 4″5″ bright beauties have amazing, intense color. The heat-loving, tall plants are great for the back of the flowerbed, and are a sight to behold when planted in mass. Blooms last a very long time on the plant, and in the vase when cut for gorgeous arrangements. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower’s central disk, while edible, can be bitter.)

Botanical Name:Zinnia elegans

Family:Asteraceae

Native:Mexico

Hardiness:Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions:24″36″ tall

Variety Information:Large, 4″5″ bright red and orange flowers

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Attributes:Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside:4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather

Days to Emerge:310 days

Seed Depth:“

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 12″

Thinning:When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting:For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.

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