Common zinnia 'Candy Cane Mix'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Candy Cane Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

“Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Thin to stand 18-24” apart when seedlings are 1-2" tall. Zinnias need good air circulation to help prevent powdery mildew. Water seedlings regularly until they are established. After that, zinnias do not need watering except during extended droughts. Pinch plants to encourage branching, unless you are growing them exclusively for cut flowers and want long stems. Deadhead regularly to keep plants flowering until fall." 1

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Candy Cane Mix is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Candy Cane Mix 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 Mix from seed

“Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow seeds about 12” apart and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist."1

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 Candy Cane Mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Candy Cane Mix

As Candy Cane Mix 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 Mix

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