zinnia - queeny red lime

$3.50

Unusual antique color.

These 2–3½" blooms have soft burgundy outer petals that gradually lighten to creamy lime centers. A mix of fully double and semidouble flowers with a small percentage of singles. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. Previously and widely known as 'Queen Red Lime.' Over the years, as the breeder has developed new colors in the series, he has transitioned the series name from "Queen" to "Queeny." To respect his wishes, we have updated the product names accordingly.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 30–40"

  • 2.5” pot

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies. No support is necessary.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

VASE LIFE:

7-10 days.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.

HARVEST:

Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.

USES:

Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Zinnia spp.

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*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

Unusual antique color.

These 2–3½" blooms have soft burgundy outer petals that gradually lighten to creamy lime centers. A mix of fully double and semidouble flowers with a small percentage of singles. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. Previously and widely known as 'Queen Red Lime.' Over the years, as the breeder has developed new colors in the series, he has transitioned the series name from "Queen" to "Queeny." To respect his wishes, we have updated the product names accordingly.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 30–40"

  • 2.5” pot

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies. No support is necessary.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

VASE LIFE:

7-10 days.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.

HARVEST:

Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.

USES:

Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Zinnia spp.

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*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