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Zinnias are reliable flowers that add bold, vibrant color to gardens. The more you cut, the more they bloom! The Candy Cane Mix has bright pink, rose and cherry stripes on white and sometimes gold blossoms flecked orange-scarlet. This double flowered heirloom will give you eye-catching, 4" across flowers from midsummer to frost. Butterflies love them, and they make great cut flowers.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Zinnia elegans |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 2 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Coral/Apricot, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Pale Pink, Pale Yellow, Pink, Red, Red-Orange, Rose/Mauve, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |