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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Colour | Lilac Lavender |
| Days To Maturity | 60 - 80 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 30 |
| Sowing Time | September - January |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Benary's Giant Zinnia Lavender
Benary’s Giant Zinnias features beautiful broad blooms and a high percentage of double blooms.
| Colour |
Lilac Lavender
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|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Zinnia elegans
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| Height |
40cm - 50cm
|
| Days To Maturity |
60 - 80 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
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| Light Preferences |
Full Sun
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| Sowing Time |
September - January
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| Days To Germination |
4 – 7 days
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| Planting Space |
20cm
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| Planting Tip |
Direct seed or plant in germination trays, covering with 3mm of growing mix. Keep moist till germinated. Plant out after 4 weeks
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| Pinch |
When plants are between 20cm - 30 cm tall, take sharp pruners and snip the top 8cm to 10 cm off the plant, just above a set of leaves. Pinching will make the plant more bushy enabling them to produce more flowers
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| Seeds Per Packet |
30
|
| Uses |
Excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings
|
| Netting |
No plant netting needed
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| Harvesting Tips |
To tell whether a zinnia is ready to harvest, use the “wiggle test.” Simply grab the stem about 20 cm down from the flower head and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, it is not ready to cut. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest
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| Germination |
Easy
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