Common zinnia 'California Sun'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'California Sun'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. California Sun is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. California Sun needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing California Sun from seed

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing California Sun about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting California Sun

California Sun is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting California Sun