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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Zinnia – Cool Crayons –Zinnia elegans
Annual – This custom blend offers you gorgeous, florist-quality zinnias in lovely shades that make color coordinated bouquets as you pick them. These densely-petaled, fully double flowers in deep lavender, carmine-rose, soft pink, and white and beautiful both in the garden and cut for flower arrangements. The branched 3 – 3.5′ tall plants have outstanding garden performance and stand up well to both summer rain and heat, yielding armfuls of long-stemmed flowers all season.
Soil & Water: Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering helps keep zinnias productive and discourages mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing best blooms.
Planting & Growing:To Start Directly in the Garden: Sow seeds in a well-worked seedbed in full sun when the danger of frost has passed and weather is above 50F both day and night. Space seeds 3, cover about 1/2 and gently firm soil. Keep evenly moist while awaiting germination. Thin seedlings to 10 – 12 apart when large enough to handle. To Start Early Indoors: Four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 deep and 3 apart in containers of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source. Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks. Just as soon as seedlings have several sets of true leaves, and weather is above 50F both day and night, transplant outdoors about 8 – 10 apart.
Soil Temperature: above 50F
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 3 to 3-1/2 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 8-10″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 85-90 Seeds
