Zinnia Elegans Double Mix Seeds

Zinnia elegans Double Mix Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Zinnia elegans ‘Double Mix’ is a vibrant annual producing large, fully double blooms in a wide range of colours including red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.

 

The flowers are long lasting and striking, with layered petals that create bold displays throughout summer. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this mix is perfect for adding cheerful colour to beds, borders, and cutting gardens.

 

Zinnias are loved by pollinators and provide excellent cut flowers with strong stems and long vase life.

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and cottage garden schemes.

 

The plants are branching and free flowering, with blooms that continue steadily from early summer until the first frosts. Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating vibrant summer displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1.5 grams

 

Sow March to May indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 7 to 14 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam, chalk, or sandy soils. Plant in full sun.

Height Approx 60 to 75 cm; upright, branching habit.

Flowering June to October; deadhead to prolong flowering.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist, sieved compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Zinnias can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Space plants 30 cm apart for best results.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun in free draining soil. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants. Zinnias thrive in warm conditions and require little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, pots, containers, and cutting gardens. The cheerful colour mix and double blooms add height and vibrancy to summer displays. Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and cut flower arrangements. A reliable annual that delivers bold colour and long-lasting performance.

 

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