Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mixed Seeds

Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mixed Seed – Irish Plants Direct

 

A bold and free flowering annual producing large, double blooms with striking quilled petals in a wide range of colours including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white.

 

Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mixed is valued for its dramatic form and vibrant colour, making it ideal for borders, bedding schemes, and cutting gardens. The unusual spiky petals give the flowers a distinctive look, while their nectar rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil. Flowering continuously through summer, it provides reliable colour and is perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator friendly schemes, and decorative planting.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram.

 

Sow March to May indoors or direct from April.

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 21°C.

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun.

Height/Spread 60 to 80 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread.

Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cover lightly with fine soil and keep moist until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 30 to 40 cm apart. Harden off before planting out after last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage abundant blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the display and maintain tidy growth. Zinnias thrive in sunny positions and are excellent for cutting, with blooms lasting well in arrangements.

 

Uses and Benefits

Large double blooms with quilled petals.

Mixed colours for vibrant summer displays.

Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow annual with long flowering season.

Perfect for borders, bedding, and cutting gardens.

 

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