Zinnia elegans Giant Double Mixed Seeds
Zinnia elegans Giant Double Mixed Seeds
Zinnia x elegans Giant Double Mixed
Zinnia, Common Zinnia
I am still waiting for the flowering, but having very beautiful gazanias in my garden, I better understand what was in the seed packet!!!
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Description
Zinnia elegans 'Giant Double Mixed' is a variety of tall Zinnia that bears large double flower heads all summer long. Vigorous and heavy blooming, you will appreciate its great blend of colours as much as the perfect symmetrical shape of its blooms. This is a must in the garden and is absolutely magnificent in bouquets.
Much appreciated for their sturdiness, striking colours and ease of cultivation, Zinnias are a valuable asset in any garden. Zinnia elegans 'Giant Double Mixed' is a tall Zinnia that measures 75 cm high and 40 cm wide. The flowers are arranged in capitula (flower heads) measuring 11 cm across, and have a very structured appearance that adds a sophisticated touch to bouquets. You can easily combine it with Rudbeckia hirta Green Eyes and Lupin Morello Cherry within a colourful bed or the vegetable garden.
Native to an area spanning from the Southern United States to Argentina and belonging to the family Asteraceae, Zinnia is a herbaceous annual plant. It bears vigorous, bright, solid coloured flowers on straight, upright stems, which vary in size and shape from variety to variety. Its leaves are linear to oval, pointed and of a beautiful medium green colour. Zinnia flowers from July onwards, blooming generously up until the first frosts. It is a nectar-rich plant, adored by bees and butterflies.
Zinnia likes sun and tolerates strong heat well, provided it is watered every once in a while. It performs best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil. It is quite undemanding, adapting to any average garden soil.
Faded flowers should be removed regularly to encourage and sustain a lengthy flowering period. Easy to grow, it can occasionally be prone to powdery mildew; an inconvenience that can be easily avoided by not overcrowding plants, planting them in situations with good air circulation, and by taking care not to wet its foliage.
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Botanical data
Zinnia
x elegans
Giant Double Mixed
Asteraceae
Zinnia, Common Zinnia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Direct sow Zinnia seeds from April to May, in warm soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Do not bury the seeds too deeply (3 mm is sufficient) and space them 30 cm apart. Keep the soil moist until germination which usually takes between 7 and 14 days.
For an early flowering, sow from March to April (indoors, at a temperature between 15 and 25 °C) in a seed tray filled with a good quality seed compost that should be kept moist but not waterlogged. When the plants are large enough to be handled, prick them out into pots. Gradually acclimatize your Zinnias to cooler conditions for a fortnight or more before planting them out in the garden, once all risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 30 cm apart.
Zinnia likes sun and tolerates strong heat well, provided they are watered every once in a while. It performs best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil. It is quite undemanding, adapting to any average garden soil. It can occasionally be prone to powdery mildew; an inconvenience that can be easily avoided by placing it in spots with good air circulation and taking care not to wet its foliage when watering. Once planted, be mindful of the voracious appetite of slugs which are fond of their young tender leaves.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.