A Burst of Colour in Your Garden
Zinnia 'California Giants' ( Zinnia elegans ), offered by OSC Seeds.
'California Giant' zinnias produce spectacular double flowers measuring 12.5-15cm across on plants reaching 90cm tall. These flat flowers with wide, well-spaced petals are ideal for brightening up borders and beds or as cut flowers. An easy-to-grow annual, perfect for creating a visual impact in any sunny garden.
Plant height : 90 cm
Quantity per pack : Approx 100 seeds (100-200 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Cosmos, sunflowers, marigolds
Enemy plants : Poorly drained soils
Suggested Uses : Borders, beds, cut flowers
Plant Type : Annual
Cultivation method:
Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly in late May when the soil is warm, barely covering them with soil. Germination usually occurs in 5 to 10 days in ideal conditions. Thin the seedlings to 10 to 14 inches (25 to 35 cm) once they are 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall.
For indoor starts, sow in mid-March at a depth of 6mm in peat pots or Jiffy 7's, with a temperature of 22°C for germination. Grow on at 15°C until hardened off, then transplant outdoors in late May.
Bring a burst of vibrant color to your garden all summer long with 'California Giant' zinnias, perfect for fans of spectacular blooms.
