State Fair Mix Zinnia Seed

An old-fashioned zinnia variety. This tetraploid variety produces tall, healthy, vigorous plants with large blooms. 3–5″ dahlia-type, double and semidouble blooms. This mix is heavy on red and purple shades but also includes scarlet, rose, salmon, orange, yellow, white, lavender, and more. Long stems. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. All zinnias are great for native pollinators, butterflies, and bees.

Specs:

• Plant Height: 36–46″

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

SOWING:Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before planting out. 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). 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.

• Packet: 35 seeds

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.