Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans Illumination) 100 seeds (#2284)

ILLUMINATION - charming double flowers, decorated with bright pink petals, on very long, strong stems above the foliage. Leaves are oval shaped.
Profusely blooming for a long season - from July to October frosts. This impressive annual is perfect for any climate.
An excellent choice for sunny flower beds, their edges, flower pots, ideal for picking.
About 100 seeds in a 1g packet.

Genus - Zinnia
Species - Elegans
Variety - Illumination
Common name - Zinnia
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 11
Height - 0,80 m
Spread - 0,30 - 0,60 m
Plant type - Annual
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline (pH 6.0-7.8)
Soil type - Well drained, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Water requirements - Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Landscape uses - Deer Resistant, Containers, Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms, Easy to Grow
Bloom season - July October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Pink - violet

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Zinnia seeds are perfect for starting indoors to have bloom early. But be sure you wait until every frost is gone, and the soil has warmed up a bit before setting them out.
Please note - Will germinate with the temperature +20-25C, so we recommend to sow (February - end of April) inside in pots.
They're super-sensitive to frost-after all, these plants are from frost-free regions, and don't like cold soil. If you'd rather, you can just wait until spring arrives, and sow them outside. They're very undemanding.
In spring or late fall, choose a sunny spot and remove existing growth. Scatter seeds evenly and compress into base soil. Do not cover.
After sprouting, keep seedlings moist until they are about 15-20 cm tall. After that, it will prefer minimal care.