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Zinnia Seeds - Candy Mix
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Candy Mix) - Bright double blooms begging to be cut for a bouqet. Such a fun mix of bright colors and interesting pompon form, 'Candy Mix' is a playful variety that belongs in every cutting garden as well as the annual bed. These sturdy, long-lasting blooms attract butterflies in by the dozen, but their best attribute may be their long lasting staying power in the vase.MORE ZINNIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seeds lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Candy Mix) - Bright double blooms begging to be cut for a bouqet. Such a fun mix of bright colors and interesting pompon form, 'Candy Mix' is a playful variety that belongs in every cutting garden as well as the annual bed. These sturdy, long-lasting blooms attract butterflies in by the dozen, but their best attribute may be their long lasting staying power in the vase.
Reaching 2 to 3 inches wide, these double blooms boast a pompon of tightly-clustered short petals above a skirt of longer, daisy-like petals which is very distinctive. Candy Mix blooms in bright shades of red, cerise, orange, and yellow, plus gleaming white. Everything you need for a bright bouquet and they just keep coming all summer long.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden. They make an excellent cut flower as the more you cut, the more flowers you get! They thrive in the sun and heat of summer, only asking for well-drained soil. When cutting the blooms for the vase it is best to trim off all the foliage; unlike the blooms, the foliage does not age well.
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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