- Remarkably freely produced, fully double, small, neat flowers with upright stems for easy cutting, on compact bushy plants. Adds bright and vibrant colour to the garden.
- Easily grown, masses of small, long lasting blooms.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Zinnia Sunbow Mixed Seeds
- Sow: March to May
- Flowering: July to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors in trays of compost. Water well and place in a greenhouse or cold frame. Keep moist. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30cm (1') apart, when frosts are over.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors where they are to flower, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart. Water well until plants are established.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Remove dead heads regularly to prolong the flowering season. Once planted out in the garden, avoid overhead watering if possible, as this will help prevent disease.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 60cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 30cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 75 Seeds
