Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Zinnia elegans |
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Colour | Peach and Cream |
Days To Maturity | 85 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 30 |
Sowing Time | September - January |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Quick Facts
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Price
ZAR65.00
Zinnia Zinderella Peach
Zinderella peach's double blooms are a warm mix of salmon, peach and cream, accented by a striking dark center.
Colour |
Peach and Cream
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Scientific Name |
Zinnia elegans
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Height |
50cm
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Days To Maturity |
85 days
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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 |
7 – 10 days
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Planting Space |
20cm
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Planting Tip |
Direct seed or plant in germination trays. Keep wet till germinated. Plant out after 6 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
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Seeds Per Packet |
30
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Uses |
Excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings
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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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