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	Oklahoma Salmon Zinnia
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Oklahoma Salmon Zinnia
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Zinnia elegans
Colour Salmon
Days To Maturity 60 - 70 days
Seeds Per Packet 50
Sowing Time Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January
Life Cycle Annual

Quick Facts

Flower Type
Flower Colour
Planting Time
Watering
Life Cycle
Price
ZAR65.00
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Oklahoma Salmon Zinnia


A beautiful Zinnia with medium sized salmon double and semi double blooms. Perfect size for mixed bouquets.

Colour
Salmon
Scientific Name
Zinnia elegans
Height
70cm - 1 meter
Days To Maturity
60 - 70 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January
Days To Germination
7 days
Planting Space
20cm
Planting Tip
Sow seeds in germination trays, covering with 4mm growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 4 weeks
Pinch
Pinch when plant is 25cm. Snip off top set of leave
Seeds Per Packet
50
Uses
Excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings
Netting
No plant netting needed
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
Germination
Easy