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Zinnia Seeds - Hot Cherry
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(Zinnia Hybrida Profusion Double Hot Cherry) - Features 2.5 - 3 inch, daisylike double blooms on very uniform plants for big color impact in the flower garden. Excellent tolerance to disease including powdery mildew and leaf spot making this apricot zinnia excellent for arid regions.MORE ZINNIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Cherry
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
AAS WINNER
2013
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly 1/16 - 1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germinatio
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Great Addition to Your Garden!
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden.
Zinnia Seeds | Cherry Hot
How to Grow
Sow seed indoors under lights and use bottom heat to help seedlings emerge. Do not water the seedlings following sowing or the day after sowing. After this, water as needed to maintain moisture. Seeds germinate in about one week. Seedlings can be transplanted into pots about 3 weeks after sowing. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost is past.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 seeds per plant
- Depth: Cover seed lightly 1/16 - 1/8th inch
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
Flower Specifications
- Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
- Height: 8 - 14 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
Zinnia (Zinnia Hybrida Profusion Double Hot Cherry) - Features 2.5 - 3 inch, daisylike double blooms on very uniform plants for big color impact in the flower garden. Excellent tolerance to disease including powdery mildew and leaf spot making this apricot zinnia excellent for arid regions. This zinnia plant will ultimately grow up to 14 inches tall and 24 inches wide. However, in cooler northern climates, with a shorter growing season, the plants often are smaller.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden. They thrive in the sun and heat of summer, only asking for well-drained soil. This landscaping series is designed for large plantings unlike the cut-flower or bedding varieties. Profusion is a dense, bushy, dwarf plant that covers ground and fills the garden with brilliant color.
2013 AAS Bedding Plant Winner. This award winner features rich rose, double petalled blooms which cover flower continuously from spring through frost. The bright color does not fade, even under high temperatures. Like all Profusion, Double Hot Cherry is easy to grow as it is self-cleaning, disease resistant and grows well in a wide range of climates, including areas with high night temperatures. The flowers can grow 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter and plants grow 8 to 14 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Profusion Double Hot Cherry is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
Common Questions
How do I condition my cut zinnia flowers?
Bring a bucket of water with you to the garden when you cut your flowers and put them in the water as soon as you cut them. This will allow them to take up water through the freshly cut stem. Cut on an angle to give more surface area for the water to be taken up. Keep them out of the direct sun.
Do I need to stake my zinnias?
Taller varieties may benefit from staking, especially if they are in a windy area.
Why are my zinnias tall and thin with much smaller flowers than expected?
If zinnias are planted too closely, they will produce tall plants and much smaller flowers. Always follow the recommended spacing on the planting instructions.
Can I encourage more blooms on my zinnia plants?
Yes, first you will need to ensure your plants are in a full sun area to get a good bloom season from your plants. You can pinch the main growth of young plants when they are about 12 inches tall to encourage more branching which will increase your number of blooms. Also, deadhead your spent blooms throughout summer to encourage a longer bloom season.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.
Will deer eat my flowers?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, these flowers can do well in a container.
What are some good companion plants for zinnia?
Zinnia plants can be complimented with marigolds, cosmos, nasturtiums, salvia, ageratum. Cleome, dahlia, verbena or sunflowers just to name a few.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
20 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant or approximately 9 lbs per acre
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans Lilliput Mix) - Perfect for the front yard flower border, grow this semi-dwarf variety from Zinnia seeds. Zinnias are hardy plants that will do well in all types of weather. This Lilliput Zinnia mix has shades of pink, yellow, white and red, and these flowers will blossom 6 - 8 weeks after sowing the flower seeds. This shorter growing variety features a wide range of brilliant colors and double 1 inch round pompon-like blooms. Lilliput Zinnias are the perfect size for container plantings or grow them in the front of the flower border. They prefer full sun and soil that does not hold water. Hummingbirds love them, but thankfully, deer do not bother them!
Common Questions
How do I condition my cut zinnia flowers?
Bring a bucket of water with you to the garden when you cut your flowers and put them in the water as soon as you cut them. This will allow them to take up water through the freshly cut stem. Cut on an angle to give more surface area for the water to be taken up. Keep them out of the direct sun.
Do I need to stake my zinnias?
Taller varieties may benefit from staking, especially if they are in a windy area.
Why are my zinnias tall and thin with much smaller flowers than expected?
If zinnias are planted too closely, they will produce tall plants and much smaller flowers. Always follow the recommended spacing on the planting instructions.
Can I encourage more blooms on my zinnia plants?
Yes, first you will need to ensure your plants are in a full sun area to get a good bloom season from your plants. You can pinch the main growth of young plants when they are about 12 inches tall to encourage more branching which will increase your number of blooms. Also, deadhead your spent blooms throughout summer to encourage a longer bloom season.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy these flowers.
Will deer eat my flowers?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, these flowers can do well in a container.
What are some good companion plants for zinnia?
Zinnia plants can be complimented with marigolds, cosmos, nasturtiums, salvia, ageratum. Cleome, dahlia, verbena or sunflowers just to name a few.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
30 - 40 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
2 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 20 inches
Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans Lemon Meringue) - The Lemon Meringue Zinnia Mix is composed of our ‘Polar Bear’, ‘Canary Bird’, and ‘Envy’ Zinnia varieties, creating a frothy white, lemon yellow and lime green color combination. Zinnia varieties and is recommended for cut flower bouquets as well as beds and borders. These low maintenance zinnias attract butterflies and are heat and drought tolerant. Award winning performance and durability in landscapes and containers, especially in sunny, hot, dry locations. This mixture produces beautiful blooms of semi-double to double flowers on each stem.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden. They make an excellent cut flower as the more you cut, the more flowers you get! They thrive in the sun and heat of summer, only asking for well-drained soil. When cutting the blooms for the vase it is best to trim off all the foliage; unlike the blooms, the foliage does not age well.