Common zinnia 'Scarlet Flame'

Keep the water at the roots in order to prevent mildew. Watering early in the day is an alternative.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that 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. Scarlet Flame requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Cover seeds lightly. These plants need light to germinate.

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 Scarlet Flame about 21 days before your last frost date.

Harden zinnias for 10 days or so before transplanting.

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

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