30+ Zinnia Elegans Orange Lilliput seeds-B247
Description:
Butterfly attracting annual Zinnia plants are native to Mexico, so they tolerate full sun and summer heat. Zinnias are not particular about soil type, but they do not like water-logged soil. Mildew is the biggest issue for Zinnias, so ground watering is preferred to keep the foliage dry. Butterflies will flock to the large 4 - 5 inch Zinnia flowers, and cut as many as you like for indoor arrangements. Zinnia are profuse bloomers; therefore, deadheading and cutting Zinnia flowers for arrangements gives you even more flowers! Start some Zinnias seeds today! Also known as youth-and-age, common zinnia or elegant zinnia is an annual flowering plant of the genus Zinnia, is one of the best known zinnias.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annual flowers to grow and establish from flower seeds, and once established, they are just as easy to maintain. This orange Zinnia Lilliput will produce lots of lovely 1 - 1 1/2 inch ball-shaped blooms. Lilliput Zinnias look beautiful in fresh cut flower arrangements, and the more you cut, the more flowers they will produce so you can't lose! When cutting Zinnias for arrangements, remove the foliage as it does not keep well. Do not transplant the Zinnia Lilliput seedlings too soon. Harden them off for 10 days or so as they are sensitive to cold.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 20 - 24 inches
Bloom Season: Summer and fall
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 75F (23 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: No
Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss
Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches
