Common zinnia 'Little lion'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Little lion'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Little lion 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 Little lion likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Little lion 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 Little lion about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little lion

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

Harvesting Little lion