Zinnia Candystripe Mix

Description

Zinnia elegans, commonly known as Zinnia, is a vibrant and popular annual flower that comes in various cultivars and mixes. The "Candystripe Mix" is a delightful variation known for its eye-catching and colorful blooms. With a compact and bushy growth habit, forming well-branched plants. The blooms showcase a charming blend of vibrant hues, often including shades of pink, red, white, and occasionally other colors with this mixture also displaying a candy stripe effect with contrasting stripes or variations in color. Zinnias are known for their prolonged blooming period, typically from late spring to the first frost in autumn. The Candystripe Mix ensures a constant display of colorful flowers throughout the growing season. Zinnias thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are relatively easy to grow, making them a popular choice for gardeners of all levels of experience.

Sowing Advice

For best results, seeds are sown directly into the ground where required in the spring. Alternatively, sow in late winter/early spring in gentle warmth, 15-20 degrees C. Prick out into small 3 inch or 7 cm. pots and plant in final position when the plants are established.

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