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Zinnia Seeds - Meteor
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Zinnia Elegans Dahlia Flowered Meteor) - What a show stopper! These brilliant red Zinnia flowers will attract lots of attention. Grown easily from Zinnia seeds, Zinnia Meteor is a deep red color, and it grows on bushy, tall plants. The long stems and large 4 - 5 inch blooms make Meteor Zinnia perfect for cutting - the more you cut, the more you get!
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 20 inches
Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans Dahlia Flowered Meteor) - What a show stopper! These brilliant red Zinnia flowers will attract lots of attention. Grown easily from Zinnia seeds, Meteor Zinnia is a deep red color, and it grows on bushy, tall plants. The long stems and large 4 - 5 inch blooms make Meteor Zinnia elegans perfect for cutting - the more you cut, the more you get! Zinnias are outstanding in beds, borders, and containers, and they have a long bloom season, lasting until frost in the fall. Zinnia plants love sun and heat and only require moderate amounts of water. They are not particular about the type of soil, but do prefer well-drained soil. Because their biggest enemy is mildew, Zinnia flower care includes irrigation with a soaker hose or keeping the water at the roots to minimize wetting the foliage. If this isn't possible, water them early in the day, so that the leaves can dry off before nightfall.
Common Questions
How do I condition my cut zinnia flowers?
Bring a bucket of water with you to the garden when you cut your flowers and put them in the water as soon as you cut them. This will allow them to take up water through the freshly cut stem. Cut on an angle to give more surface area for the water to be taken up. Keep them out of the direct sun.
Do I need to stake my zinnias?
Taller varieties may benefit from staking, especially if they are in a windy area.
Why are my zinnias tall and thin with much smaller flowers than expected?
If zinnias are planted too closely, they will produce tall plants and much smaller flowers. Always follow the recommended spacing on the planting instructions.
Can I encourage more blooms on my zinnia plants?
Yes, first you will need to ensure your plants are in a full sun area to get a good bloom season from your plants. You can pinch the main growth of young plants when they are about 12 inches tall to encourage more branching which will increase your number of blooms. Also, deadhead your spent blooms throughout summer to encourage a longer bloom season.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.
Will deer eat my flowers?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, these flowers can do well in a container.
What are some good companion plants for zinnia?
Zinnia plants can be complimented with marigolds, cosmos, nasturtiums, salvia, ageratum. Cleome, dahlia, verbena or sunflowers just to name a few.
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