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These Unwins Zinnia Old Mexico Seeds produce gorgeous fiery hues of chilli reds and golden yellow. It will certainly give a rustic charm to your beds and borders. They are also ideal for cut flowers to bring your summer garden indoors.
This half-hardy annual is both compact and disease-resistant making it ideal for smaller areas.
This half-hardy annual is both compact and disease-resistant making it ideal for smaller areas.
- Perfect for pots and containers
- Prefers full sun
Sow: Mar to May
Flowering: Jul to Oct
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds 5 mm deep and lightly cover with a little more compost. Place in the warmth (15–20 °C) and keep moist.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant into trays of potting compost.
Hardening Off / Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out from early summer onwards. Allow 25 cm between plants.
Sowing Outdoors
Seed can be sown outdoors when the soil is warm. Sow thinly and lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge. Thin to 20 cm apart and transfer thinnings to other parts of your garden.
Aftercare
Water regularly, especially during warm, dry spells, and feed using a liquid plant food. Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering period.
Flowering: Jul to Oct
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds 5 mm deep and lightly cover with a little more compost. Place in the warmth (15–20 °C) and keep moist.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant into trays of potting compost.
Hardening Off / Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out from early summer onwards. Allow 25 cm between plants.
Sowing Outdoors
Seed can be sown outdoors when the soil is warm. Sow thinly and lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge. Thin to 20 cm apart and transfer thinnings to other parts of your garden.
Aftercare
Water regularly, especially during warm, dry spells, and feed using a liquid plant food. Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering period.
Additional Information
Name Zinnia Old Mexico
SKU WEST-30210604