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Zinnia elegans
Giant, 4-6 inch, fully double blooms in a rainbow of colors brighten any sunny garden. Ideal for large plantings, tall borders and cutting. Fast-growing, easy-care plants bloom all summer until frost. Ht. 2½-3 ft.
10 g.
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom time | All season |
| Plant spacing | 10-12 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inches |
| Days to germinate | 7-10 |
| Plant height | 2.5 - 3 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Sow directly in the garden after the last spring frost when temperatures stay above 50F (10C) or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil spacing seeds 3-4 inches apart. Thin seedlings to recommended spacing for health growth. Water evenly to maintain soil moisture keeping water off the leaves to prevent disease. Remove old flowers to promote blooming.
Description
Zinnia elegans
Giant, 4-6 inch, fully double blooms in a rainbow of colors brighten any sunny garden. Ideal for large plantings, tall borders and cutting. Fast-growing, easy-care plants bloom all summer until frost. Ht. 2½-3 ft.
10 g.
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom time | All season |
| Plant spacing | 10-12 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inches |
| Days to germinate | 7-10 |
| Plant height | 2.5 - 3 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Sow directly in the garden after the last spring frost when temperatures stay above 50F (10C) or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil spacing seeds 3-4 inches apart. Thin seedlings to recommended spacing for health growth. Water evenly to maintain soil moisture keeping water off the leaves to prevent disease. Remove old flowers to promote blooming.
