Common zinnia 'Giant flowered mix'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Giant flowered mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giant flowered mix is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. 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 Giant flowered mix likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Giant flowered mix from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Giant flowered mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Giant flowered mix

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

Harvesting Giant flowered mix