Radiant Red Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) - Large red, candy apple coloured 4-6 inch blooms that will lure pollinators and stop gardeners in their tracks! Flowers are persistent throughout summer until fall and will keep as an excellent cut flower. Height 20-30 inches, does best in full sun.
25 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover no more than 1/8 - 1/4". Apply dome or plastic film until emergence. Keep under full light and harden plants off 7-10 days before lining out. Or direct sow outdoors in early spring when only light frost is still possible. Line out transplants or thin to 12" apart.
Days to Germination: 5 - 14
Plant Spacing: 12" (30cm)
Plant Height: 20" - 30" (50cm - 75cm)
Features:
Annual
Hardiness Zones: 2 - 11
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds
Heat & Drought Resistant
Deer Resistant
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
