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Zinnia Seeds - Yellow Flame
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(Zinnia Elegans Zowie Yellow Flame) - This is the first semi-tall zinnia with a unique bicolor pattern. Each 3 - 4 inch bloom flames with a scarlet-rose center and yellow petal edge. This bicolor pattern is consistent from one plant to another.MORE ZINNIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly 1/16 - 1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans Zowie Yellow Flame) - This is the first semi-tall zinnia with a unique bicolor pattern. Each 3 - 4 inch bloom flames with a scarlet-rose center and yellow petal edge. This bicolor pattern is consistent from one plant to another. Yellow Flame will prove its long flowering season with beautiful blooms from early summer to the final killing frost. Don't miss out on cutting this beautiful flowers for bouqets and flower arrangements as they can last up to two weeks!
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.
2006 AAS Flower Winner. Zowie! Yellow Flame is the first semi-tall zinnia with a unique bicolor pattern. Each bloom flames with a scarlet-rose center and yellow petal edges. There is no other zinnia with this fiery design. In addition, this bicolor pattern is consistent from one plant to another. As expected, there are more desirable traits from Zowie! Yellow Flame. Gardeners will be glad to learn Zowie! Yellow Flame is easy to grow from seed, young bedding plants or flowering potted plants. Zowie! Yellow Flame will prove its long flowering season with dazzling blooms from early summer to final killing frost. During this season-long color, Zowie! Yellow Flame blooms can be cut for bouquets. The University of Maryland conducted cut flower trials and found Zowie! Yellow Flame had a vase life of up to two weeks. Yellow Flame is highly recommended for containers because plants are heat and fairly drought tolerant. With zinnia plants in containers, gardeners will find less time is spent watering. Zowie! Yellow Flame functions well as the tall centerpiece plant surrounded by other full-sun annuals, such as yellow marigolds or purple-leaved foliage plants. Gardeners can depend on Zowie! Yellow Flame to illuminate any garden plantings.
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.
