Flowers
Zinnia elegans 'Whirlygig Mixed'
Zinnia
A Zinnia mixture to effortlessly jazz up borders throughout the summer, with a kaleidoscope of colours, from oranges, reds, pinks, yellows and whites. Zinnias make useful annuals, being both excellent for cutting and attractive to beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full sun
- Height
- 60cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
JFMAMJJASOND
Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Best sown directly where they are to flower as zinnias do not like to be disturbed. April-May, sow 0.5cm deep into pre-watered, finely raked soil, in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 25cm apart and keep well-watered. Sow indoors March-April. Acclimatise gradually before planting out when risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Water until established and keep cutting or deadheading to encourage more blooms. May require staking in exposed areas.
Gallery
Ref. SEZ006