«Cactus-flowered» - Organic Zinnia Seeds
1.14 €
The blooms are fully double and stretch an amazing 4 to 5 inches across. Yet despite their massive size, they won't flop - the long, strong stems are especially sturdy, keeping these blooms turned toward the sun for a week or more in the garden.
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Organic Zinnia «Cacti Mix»
The splendid cactus-flowered Zinnia, difficult to find at the best of times, is now available in a mix of 7 luscious colors for summer-long bloom!
We are delighted to be able to offer this choice blend of warm-toned blooms, each boasting masses of long, needle-thin petals just bursting with fascinating texture and long-lasting color! As easy to grow as the more familiar Dahlia-flowered Zinnia, this Giant Cactus Mix will be the new star of your garden and vase!
The blooms are fully double and stretch an amazing 4 to 5 inches across. Yet despite their massive size, they won't flop - the long, strong stems are especially sturdy, keeping these blooms turned toward the sun for a week or more in the garden or as cutflowers! You'll love the many shades of yellow, orange, red, rose, pink, salmon, and white in this mix - every day brings a fresh bouquet of color, all summer long!
How to Grow
Growing zinnia plants can be inexpensive, particularly when growing them from seed. Seeds of zinnia flowers should usually be sown directly into the sunny flower bed, as developing roots do not like to be disturbed.
If you wish to start growing zinnia plants from seeds indoors, plant the seeds in peat pots, poo pots (pots made from cow dung) or other biodegradable containers that can be planted directly into the garden later. Start seeds four to six weeks before the last frost date in your area. Zinnias begin to show growth outdoors when temperatures are above 50 F. (10 C).
Space the seeds for growing zinnia plants properly, usually several inches to a couple of feet apart, depending on the size of the mature plant. This allows for adequate air circulation around the plants as they grow. Powdery mildew and other diseases can attack zinnia flowers that are planted too close together or that remain wet from overhead watering. While the widest range of zinnia colors and heights comes from planting seeds, the popular flower is usually available in starter packs as well at your local garden center.