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Common zinnia 'Fruit Smoothie Mix'

Zinnia elegans

Fruit Smoothie Mix is a popular variety of Common zinnia, which belongs to the Zinnia genus (Zinnia elegans 'Fruit Smoothie Mix'). This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Normally growing to a mature height of 40.0 cm (1.30 feet), Fruit Smoothie Mix grows with a erect-like habit.

Mexico is believed to be where Fruit Smoothie Mix originates from.

As Fruit Smoothie Mix Common zinnia is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

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How to grow Common zinnia 'Fruit Smoothie Mix'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Fruit Smoothie 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Fruit Smoothie Mix is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Fruit Smoothie 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 Fruit Smoothie Mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Fruit Smoothie Mix

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

Harvesting Fruit Smoothie Mix

Common zinnia 'Fruit Smoothie Mix' information

How long does Fruit Smoothie Mix take to grow?

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