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ZINNIA - CALIFORNIA GIANTS ZINNIA California Giants zinnia elegans Zinnias are unsurpassed in the cutting flower garden, putting on a cheerful show right through the heat waves into the fall. The cut flower “Queen” produces quantities of long stemmed 10cm zinnias in a host of warm colours. A great cut flower. Deadhead to promote blooming. Found growing in Mexico in 1519, these Mexican wildflowers were developed by Dr. Gottfried Zinn, an C18 German flower lover. Zinnias are on the verge of a comeback today as gardeners are rediscovering why they reigned supreme for so long. Unsurpassed in the cutting flower garden, putting on a cheerful show right though the heat waves and into the fall. Type: Annual Light: sun to part shade Soil: rich, well-drained Spacing: 20cm Height: to100cm Season: summer to fall Propagation: Direct seed after all frost danger. Cover lightly. OR Start indoors early spring 2cm deep. Germinate at 20C. SEED COUNT: Approx. 200 |
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