California Giant Zinnia Seeds annual
Zinnia elegans
California
Giant Zinnias have huge
5 inch flowers on nice stout stems that come in a splendid variety of
colors. Blooms into fall once flowers start.
Zinnia's originated in the southwest. Although it started as a pretty
purple flower it has been bred into a beautiful wonder. A favorite to
butterflies and gardeners alike.
California Giant Zinnias make great rock gardens and cut flower arrangements. Scald stems and
change vase water every 2 - 3 days to prolong vase life. Cut tired
flowers to encourage a longer flower season.
California Giant Zinnia seeds prefer well drained fertile soil and full sun. Plant
zinnia seeds ¼ inch
deep once the soil reaches 68-70 degrees and all danger of frost has
passed. Thin zinnia plants to 8" apart once established. Pinch tops at 6" tall to promote lateral branching.
To get an early start sow California Giant Zinnia seeds indoors in 3 inch pots 6 weeks before
last frost. Avoid temperatures below 50 degrees and seeds need to be
warm to get good germination ratio's.
Packet contains 50 California Giant Zinnia seeds.
How to identify California Giant Zinnia
Flowers
when they first emerge from the ground.
 
 
California Giant Zinnia Seedling |
Millington
Seed packets come complete
with growing
instructions on each packet. The seeds are in small reusable Zippit
bags.
