Common zinnia 'Cactus Flowered Mix'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Cactus 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 Cactus Flowered Mix is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Cactus Flowered Mix requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Cactus Flowered Mix from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cactus Flowered Mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cactus Flowered Mix

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

Harvesting Cactus Flowered Mix