Zinnia elegans 'Zinderella Red'
zinnia
- 5 × seedlings | jumbo
- £9.99 £2.00 each
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection)
Bursting into the summer scene even when the UK weather does not! Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Red’ is an exuberant bushy annual, displaying a vibrant floral display from midsummer until the first frosts.
Standing at a proud 60cm (24in), these upright plants bear robust stems crowned with 5cm (2in) wide blossoms in striking shades of red, embellished with a captivating central cream halo. What makes these blooms utterly charming is their dual nature, presenting both single and crested scabiosa-like double forms, showcasing layers of frilly petals surrounding a bold dark central eye.
Standing at a proud 60cm (24in), these upright plants bear robust stems crowned with 5cm (2in) wide blossoms in striking shades of red, embellished with a captivating central cream halo. What makes these blooms utterly charming is their dual nature, presenting both single and crested scabiosa-like double forms, showcasing layers of frilly petals surrounding a bold dark central eye.
Grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can then either be planted outside into a well-prepared bed, or used to fill decorative pots and hanging baskets for the patio.
Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.
Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.