(Zinnia eleganz) Huge blooms of red, pink, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers, ideal for cut flowers. The more you cut, the more they bloom! Stunning planted ‘en masse’ for a bright and colorful heirloom garden. Easy to grow, flat-petaled, semi-double flowers, up to 5 inches in diamater, on long graceful stems up to 4 feet tall. Blooms midsummer through fall. Attracts butterflies!
Growing Notes
Direct seed after all danger of frost; cover lightly 1/4 inch deep at least 4 inches apart. Thin when 3 inches tall to 6-18 inches apart to maximize air circulation. Can start seeds 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil is fertile, humus-rich, and well drained. Moderate water. Full sun.