Zinnia 'Cactus Mix'
Zinnia 'Cactus Mix'
Zinnia elegans
Bright and fun, this is a wonderful mix to grow to brighten up a patch of your garden. Colours range from soft pastels to saturated pinks, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Type : Half Hardy Annual
Position : Full Sun
Height : 70cm
Quantity per packet : 25
Growing
Sowing method : Direct sow where they are to grow.
When to plant : November/December when the ground has warmed.
Spacing : 30cm
Depth : 3mm
Germination : 7-14 days
Days to maturity : 75-90
Harvesting
Flowers : January-May
When to pick : When stems are stiff.
Vase life : 7-10 days
Originating from Mexico, zinnias like heat so choose your sunniest spot and you will be rewarded. Direct sow is the way to go as Zinnia don't like their roots being disturbed. What does that mean?! It means sow where you want them to grow, starting inside then transplanting can result in struggling plants with weak stems and small or single instead of double blooms.