Common Name: Zinnia Cherry Queen (Cherry Red)
Scientific Name: Zinnia Elegans
Physical Attributes: Striking Cherry Red Dahlia like Doubles on robust tall stems.
Uses: Borders, beds and cut flowers.
Life Cycle: Annual
Growing Height: 60 – 75cm
When to Sow: Spring – early Summer
Sowing Depth: 6mm
Sow Spacing: 30 – 40cm
Sowing Method: Start seed indoors 4 – 6 weeks before the last frost if in cooler climate. Harden off and transplant outside when any chance of frost as passed. Sow directly into the earth in spring if in a warmer climate.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
Maintenance: Easy to grow provided the correct climate. Let the area dry out between watering and keep foliage free of water as the Zinnia is prone to mildew.
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Zinnia – Cherry Queen – 50 Seeds
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$3.95
If you’re after a flower that absolutely owns the summer garden, Zinnia elegans ‘Cherry Queen’ is it. Those big, fully double blooms come in the richest cherry-red, glowing in the sunshine and standing proudly on strong, upright stems. It’s one of those flowers that instantly lifts a garden, whether you’ve planted a colourful cottage border or a modern cutting patch. Best of all, the more you pick the blooms for the vase, the more it flowers, so you’ll have armfuls of vibrant colour right through the warm months. Bees and butterflies adore it, and because it thrives in Australia’s heat and sunshine, it’s one of the easiest ways to create a garden that looks effortlessly stunning all season long.
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