Common zinnia 'Candy Cane Red on White'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Candy Cane Red on White'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Candy Cane Red on White 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. Planting Candy Cane Red on White in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Candy Cane Red on White 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 Candy Cane Red on White about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Candy Cane Red on White

As Candy Cane Red on White is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Candy Cane Red on White