Benary's Giant Orange, Zinnia Seeds
Key Attributes
Key Attributes
Product Details
Bloom Season
SummerPlant Height
2-3'Botanical Name
Zinnia elegansSeed Type
SeedAdditional Characteristics
Attracts PollinatorsSeeds Per Gram
100Seeds Per Pound
51,200Packet
25 SeedsSow Depth
1/4"Seeds Per Ounce
3,200Breed
Open-pollinatedSun
Full SunGrowing Conditions
Container FriendlyUses
Cut FlowersLife Cycle
AnnualSow Method
Direct Sow,TransplantCategories
FlowersDays To Maturity (# Days)
75-90Seeds Per Acre
19 lbsComponents
Growing Instructions
Learning Download: How to Grow Zinnias
Zinnias are a popular flower and add a beautiful burst of color to a bouquet. Zinnias grow in many different colors and shapes and can bloom with flowers up to 6 inches in diameter.
Before Planting: Zinnias are a warm-weather flower, but they don’t like to be transplanted. Plant them directly outdoors when air and soil are 70 degrees or warmer.
Planting: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and space them depending on how you want them to grow in the garden.
Watering: Water Zinnias an inch a week, but make sure you don’t overwater because Zinnias are susceptible to mildew. When watering, water at the base of the plant and don’t get water on the leaves or stems.
Fertilizer: Work compost into the ground where you will be planting Zinnias early in the season so the compost has time to fertilize the soil.
Days to Maturity: Zinnias will begin to bloom in 60-70 days after being planted.
Harvesting: To use in a bouquet, cut the Zinnias above the leaves and place in a vase. More Zinnias will bloom on the stem.
Tips: To produce bushier Zinnias, pinch off the top of the plants when they are young.
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