Zinnia California Giants Seeds

Description

Zinnia elegans‘California Giants’

Zinnia California Giants Seeds

Type: Annual, fast growing, sturdy, Heirloom
Bloom: Summer to Fall
Flower: Big 4-5″ fully double blooms, mixed shades
Height: 4′ tall
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well drained, fertile
P.H: 5.5-7.5
Moisture: Average but regular during dry periods for best performance
Zone: 3-11
Use: Attracts butterflies. Beds, border, containers, cut flower, edging
Tolerances: Heat, drought
Problems: Mildew. Water from base or early in day so leaves have time to dry before evening
Notes: Easy to grow. Deadhead for continuous blooms
Native to Mexico

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Zinnia elegans Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost, at a temperature of 70-75°F Germination 5-10 days
Transplant when at least 2 sets of true leaves, spaced 12-18” apart
Outdoors: After danger of frost, when night temps reach 60°F consistently, sow 1/8” deep or four times thickness of seed. Thin to required spacing if necessary