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	Zinnia Zinderella Peach
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Zinnia Zinderella Peach
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Zinnia elegans
Colour Peach and Cream
Days To Maturity 85 days
Seeds Per Packet 30
Sowing Time September - January
Life Cycle Annual

Quick Facts

Flower Type
Flower Colour
Planting Time
Watering
Life Cycle
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
Scientific Name
Zinnia elegans
Height
50cm
Days To Maturity
85 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Full Sun
Sowing Time
September - January
Days To Germination
7 – 10 days
Planting Space
20cm
Planting Tip
Direct seed or plant in germination trays. Keep wet till germinated. Plant out after 6 weeks
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
Seeds Per Packet
30
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