Common zinnia 'Giant, scarlet flame'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Giant, scarlet flame'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giant, scarlet flame 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 is loamy and sandy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Common zinnia is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Giant, scarlet flame 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 Giant, scarlet flame about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Giant, scarlet flame

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

Harvesting Giant, scarlet flame