Zinnia- Cut Flower Blend

Zinnia - Cut Flower Blend Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Description:

Zinnia 'Cut Flower Blend' is a vibrant, tall-growing annual that reaches up to 90 cm in height. This variety produces stunning double flowers in a mix of popular colors (excluding orange), making it an excellent choice for cut flowers. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, these bright blooms add long-lasting color to any outdoor space while attracting beneficial insects.

Plant Features:

• Plant Type: Annual
• Height: Up to 90 cm
• Flower Type: Double flowers in a mix of colors (excluding orange)
• Ideal for: Cut flowers, garden beds, borders, and containers
• Attracts: Beneficial insects

Sowing Instructions:

• Sowing Depth: 6 mm
• Seed Spacing: 20 cm apart
• Germination Time: 7-10 days at 21-29°C
• Frost Sensitivity: Do not sow or transplant outdoors until all danger of frost has passed

Direct Sowing:

• Sow seeds directly in the garden
• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Protect young seedlings from pests and extreme weather

Raising Seedlings:

• Sow seeds in trays, punnets, or jiffy pots with a quality seed-raising mix
• Transplant seedlings when they have their first true leaves and are 5-10 cm tall
• Use jiffy pots or soil pellets to reduce root disturbance during transplanting

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours per day)
• Soil: Well-drained, enriched with organic matter
• Container Growing: Use a high-quality potting mix; a minimum 40L container is recommended

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering:
  • Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging
  • Water deeply in the morning or late afternoon
  • Avoid watering foliage to prevent fungal diseases
• Fertilisation:
  • If soil is well-prepared, additional fertiliser is not required
  • In poor soil, apply a high-potassium fertiliser for flowering plants
  • Use slow-release fertiliser at planting and liquid fertiliser during flowering
• Support:
  • Some plants may require staking or support (e.g., stakes, bamboo canes, trellises, or string lines)
  • Install support structures at planting to avoid root disturbance later
• Pinching (Optional):
  • Encourage bushier growth and stronger stems by pinching out the growing tips above a set of leaves
• Deadheading:
  • Regularly remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming

Flowering & Harvest:

• Time to Flower: Approximately 90 days
• For Cut Flowers:
  • Use sharp snips or secateurs to cut long stems
  • Remove lower leaves and place stems immediately in water

Zinnia 'Cut Flower Blend' is an easy-to-grow, high-impact variety that brings lasting beauty to your garden while providing a continuous supply of fresh flowers for arrangements!