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Zinnia elegans T&M Giant Cactus Flowers Mixed
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Zinnia elegans T&M Giant Cactus Flowers Mixed
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Giant semi-double cactus blooms up to 5in. Bright and colorful.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors after last frost where summers are long. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/16in (1.5mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 75-80F (25-27C). Sow seeds individually in 3in (7.5cm) pots of free draining sowing mix as they do not transplant well. It is important to keep the soil temperature uniformly warm and do not allow the mix to become over wet.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a well drained soil. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms.