Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed Seeds 1.5g

Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed Seeds

Create a spectacular display of colour with Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed (Zinnia elegans). This stunning annual produces large, fully double, dahlia-like blooms in a vibrant mix of colours, carried on strong upright stems above lush green foliage. Growing 60–80 cm tall, these long-flowering plants are perfect for borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens, providing an abundance of blooms from summer until the first frosts. Their excellent vase life also makes them one of the best flowers for fresh bouquets.

Product Features

• Large, fully double dahlia-style flowers in a colourful mix
• Long flowering season from summer until the first frosts
• Excellent cut flower with outstanding vase life
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens
• Easy to grow and highly attractive to bees and butterflies

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
• Common Name: Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed
• Plant Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Spacing: 40 × 40 cm

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: March – April
• Direct Outdoors: May – June

How to Sow

Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in trays or directly into prepared soil once the danger of frost has passed. Keep the compost or soil evenly moist during germination. Harden off indoor-grown seedlings before planting outdoors.

Planting Out

Plant outdoors after mid-May, once all risk of frost has passed.

Spacing

Allow 40 × 40 cm between plants to encourage healthy growth and maximum flower production.

Flowering

Flowers bloom from June to October, producing continuous colour throughout the summer and into autumn. Regular deadheading encourages even more blooms.

Growing Tips

• Grow in a sunny position for the best flowering.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water during prolonged dry spells.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Feed occasionally with a balanced flowering plant fertiliser during the growing season.

Garden Uses

Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, wildlife gardens and large containers. Its bold blooms combine beautifully with cosmos, rudbeckia, salvias, marigolds and ornamental grasses.

Why You’ll Love It

Zinnia Dahlia-Flowered Mixed is one of the easiest annuals to grow, rewarding gardeners with months of vibrant, fully double flowers. Whether planted in borders or grown for cutting, it provides outstanding colour and attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the season.

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