Common zinnia 'Magellan Mixed'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Magellan Mixed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Magellan Mixed is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. 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 Magellan Mixed likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Magellan Mixed from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Common zinnia plants.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Magellan Mixed about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Magellan Mixed

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

Harvesting Magellan Mixed