Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Sombrero Seeds

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Sombrero Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A vibrant and fiery selection of Zinnia elegans producing large fully double dahlia like blooms in bold shades of red orange yellow and gold.

 

The Sombrero mix is celebrated for its warm sunset palette and strong garden presence, creating dazzling displays in borders cutting gardens and summer beds.

 

It forms sturdy upright plants with thick stems that hold the heavy blooms proudly above the foliage. The vivid colours attract bees butterflies and hoverflies while the long flowering season ensures continuous impact from midsummer to the first frosts.

 

Ideal for gardeners seeking heat loving colour with excellent vase life and strong visual punch.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well drained soil and performs reliably even in hot dry conditions. Perfect for bold planting schemes prairie style borders and cut flower arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow March to May indoors or direct from late April

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height and Spread 60 to 80 cm tall, 30 to 45 cm spread

Flowering July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist well drained compost and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite. Maintain a temperature of 18 to 22°C in a propagator or covered tray. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out after the last frost spacing 30 to 45 cm apart. For direct sowing wait until the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally to support strong flowering. Remove spent blooms to prolong the display. Zinnias prefer warm sunny positions and benefit from good air circulation to reduce mildew. Ideal for borders cutting gardens and vibrant summer displays.

 

Uses and Benefits

Large fully double dahlia like blooms

Warm sunset mix of red orange yellow and gold

Excellent for cutting with long vase life

Attracts bees butterflies and hoverflies

Perfect for bold summer borders and hot colour schemes

 

Premium Seeds Range