Common zinnia 'Polar bear'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Polar bear'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Polar bear is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.0 as Polar bear likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Polar bear 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 Polar bear about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Polar bear

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Polar bear is a tender plant.

Harvesting Polar bear