Zinnia - Purple Dream Mix - 100 Seeds - Purple Hues and Shades of Red, Single & Double Blooms

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Purple hues and shades of red dazzle in this mix of single and double blooms
• Purple dreams of red. That dream comes to life in our Zinnia Purple Dream MIx. This delightful mix is perfect for a bouquet, meaning you can carry your purple dreams inside.
• Easy to grow; Summer blooming
• Prefers Full Sun Exposure

FAST FACTS

• Name: Zinnia Seeds - Purple Dream Mix
• Botanical Name:      Zinnia elegans
• Life Cycle:     Annual
• Light Requirement:  Full Sun
• Planting Season:     Spring
• Plant Type:   upright and tall with large flowers
• Features:      Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
• Color: Purple Hues with Oranges and Reds
• Blooms:        Summer
• Plant Height: Up to 40 inches
• Plant Spacing:         6 inches
• Planting Depth:       1/4 inch
• Sowing Method:      Start Indoors, Direct Sow
• Cold Stratification:   No
• Hardiness Zones:    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Ships: Year Round

When & Where to Plant Zinnias

Light: Zinnias grow and flower best in full sun. They can flower in part shade, especially in warmer climates with afternoon shade, but they may be more susceptible to disease and have fewer flowers.

Soil: Zinnias grow best on fertile, well-drained soils high in organic matter. Well-drained soil is important because zinnia seedlings can be prone to rotting in cool, wet soils.

Spacing: Plant zinnia seeds a few inches apart in rows or clumps. Thin to 8 to 18 inches apart, depending upon the variety, once the plant has grown four leaves.

Planting: Plant zinnias in spring after all danger of frost has passed, around the same time you'd plant tomatoes. Zinnias are easy to grow directly-seeded into the garden. For sooner blooms, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date.

How to Grow Zinnias Throughout the Season

Growth Habit: Zinnias come in a wide variety of plant sizes. Some are low-growing. 1-foot tall plants with a mounding habit. Others are 3-foot tall plants with big flowers. Plant the right variety for your usage and that your space allows. Mounding varieties have smaller flowers and produce more ornamental looking plants. Taller varieties are often used for cutting and are best grown in rows or clumps for a better visual effect.

Staking: These flowers have sturdy stems, so do not need staking.

Watering: Zinnias need moist soil to grow their best. This is especially true of young plants. Water deeply a few times a week so the soil stays moist 6 to 8 inches deep. Don't overwater because zinnias can also succumb to rot diseases especially on wet, clay soils. Once established, zinnias a relatively drought tolerant.

Fertilizing: Amend the soil before planting zinnias with compost. When flowers start to form, side dress with an organic 5-5-5 fertilizer to get more and bigger blossoms.

Mulching: Mulch zinnias once they are established with a 2 inch layer of straw or bark mulch. This will help preserve soil moisture and prevent weed growth.

Trimming & Pruning: Deadhead (trim) spent flowers regularly to promote more flowering and to keep the plant tidy. To create bushier plants on tall varieties, pinch the growth tip of the plant when young. This will stimulate more side branching, a shorter plant, and more flowers. However, it may delay flowering, especially in cool summer areas.