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This variety is named for the most beautiful time of day—the hour before the sun sets on the horizon. Large flowers come in a range of warm honey and cantaloupe shades that look as if they are glowing. As flowers age, the lower petals take on the faintest cranberry edging that beautifully complements their red eyes. This is the very first variety bred on the farm.
Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. We will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.
Specs:
Plant Height: 48-56"
2.5” pot
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
48-56”
PLANT SPACING:
9-12"
PINCH:
when 8-12” tall
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.
HARVEST:
Use the “wiggle test”: Grab the stem about 8 in down from the flower and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, don’t cut yet. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest. Do not put in the cooler. Zinnias are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
USES:
Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Zinnia elegans
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
This variety is named for the most beautiful time of day—the hour before the sun sets on the horizon. Large flowers come in a range of warm honey and cantaloupe shades that look as if they are glowing. As flowers age, the lower petals take on the faintest cranberry edging that beautifully complements their red eyes. This is the very first variety bred on the farm.
Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. We will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.
Specs:
Plant Height: 48-56"
2.5” pot
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
48-56”
PLANT SPACING:
9-12"
PINCH:
when 8-12” tall
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.
HARVEST:
Use the “wiggle test”: Grab the stem about 8 in down from the flower and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, don’t cut yet. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest. Do not put in the cooler. Zinnias are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
USES:
Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Zinnia elegans
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
