Zinnia 'Scarlet Flame'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer
Description
Giant 4-5″ double flowers in brilliant red. Long stems are perfect for cutting over an extended blooming season. Use in mass plantings for dazzling displays. One of the best summer flowers for hot areas. Attracts pollinators.
Start outdoors in a sunny location in average soil after all danger of frost or start indoors four weeks before last frost date. Keep young plants evenly moist. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms. Zinnias sometimes suffer from mildew in humid or wet climates. Try to keep foliage dry, especially at night by soaking only the soil.
Zinnia elegans
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Zinnia |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 12" |
| Spacing in Row | 2" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 5-8 |
| Manufacturer Number | 616 |