Cherry Queen Annual Zinnias Flowers Seeds - West Coast Seeds

PRODUCT DETAILS

The fire engine red flowers of the stunning Cherry Queen Zinnia grow 10-12cm (4-5") wide. The upright stems grow 75-100cm (30-40") tall and are perfect for cut flower production. The pollinator attracting flowers are particularly attractive to butterflies. Bloom time is mid summer to early autumn. Zinnias are a great addition for market growers, and can bring in premium prices as farm stand bouquets. The plants are resilient, and will keep producing new stems and blossoms over several weeks.

Use Cherry Queen Zinnia seeds in mass plantings for an amazing look, or clumped in larger containers, and enjoy the pollinators they attract.

Annual.

• Fire engine red
• Big flowers
• Tall stems good for cutting
• Attracts butterflies

All About Cherry Queen

Latin

Zinnia elegans
Family: Asteraceae

Difficulty

Easy

Season & Zone

Exposure: Full sun

Timing

Direct sow after last frost. Zinnias don’t transplant well, but can be started indoors, if necessary, in peat or coir pots, 6-8 weeks before planting out. Maintain a soil temperature of 21-26°C (70-80°F). Seeds should germinate in 5-24 days.

Starting

Just cover Zinnia seeds, and aim for a final spacing of 25-30cm (10-12″) between plants.

Growing

Depending on the variety, it takes about two months after sowing for the first flowers to appear. Take regular cuttings of Zinnia stems to enjoy indoors, starting mid-summer right into the fall. Cutting encourages the production of new flowers and seems to stimulate the plants for greater vigour. Watch for signs of powdery mildew on the leaves, usually in late summer. Try to avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew.