Sunbow Mix Zinnia Seed

High yields of fully double blossoms of rose, purple, golden yellow, scarlet, orange, pink, and white. Long, wiry stems. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:3-5 days at 80-85°F (27-29°C)

• Packet: 25 seeds

SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 72-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 4 weeks before season grow. Cover seeds. A heat mat will help maintain an accurate temperature. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination: 5-7 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Harden off and transplant out. Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots; transplant shock or other stress events may cause double-flowering varieties to produce single blooms for a period following stress. Direct seed -, sow 1/4″ deep. Succession-sow/plant every 2 weeks for prolonged yields of high-quality stems. Pinching of initial bud or bloom and subsequent deadheading is recommended to encourage strong branching and bloom production.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies. No support is necessary.
PLANT SPACING:9-12″.
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.
USES: Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.