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ZINNIA elegans Will Rogers 25g
Dahlia flowered
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual 75-90 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 75
Seed per gram: Approx. 150
Zinnia ‘Will Rogers’ was introduced in the 1940's and is named after a popular actor, humorist and columnist. William Penn Adair Rogers.
An excellent variety of Zinnia that grows to 75-90 cm tall with large 10-12 cm Dahlia flowered blooms in a vibrant cherry red.
Zinnias flower over a long season; remove spent flowers to prolong flowering. They are great cut flowers and attract butterflies and beneficial insects to the garden.
An outstanding performer in garden beds, borders, and containers. They also make good pollinator plants.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow and are perfect for cutting flowers.
Native to Mexico, Zinnias are grown as ornamentals in many places and naturalised in scattered locations in South and Central America, the West Indies, the United States, Australia, and Italy.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in a sunny position. Tolerant of average soils.
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Zinnia is a warm-season plant and is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
- Best sown 6 mm directly where they are to grow.
- If sowing in trays transplant when large enough to handle.
- If mass planting as a meadow scatter seeds and rake over.
Tropical: Winter to Late Summer.
Temperate: Spring & Early Summer.
Cool climate: Spring and early Summer.
Germination: 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 20-24°C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence to ensure the product suits their region.
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