Description
Cactus Zinnia carries shaggy, quilled petals that curl and twist like a cactus dahlia, in a full mix of scarlet, gold, orange, rose, cream and magenta. Blooms reach 10-13 cm (4-5 in) across on 75-90 cm (30-36 in) stems and keep coming right through the hottest weeks of summer.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Why gardeners choose it
- Shaggy quilled petals with far more texture than flat zinnias
- Full rainbow mix – every plant a different colour
- One of the easiest cut flowers to grow from seed
- Loves heat; flowers nonstop until frost
- Heirloom, non-GMO; 100 seeds per packet
Growing guide
- Sow: direct after last frost, 6 mm (1/4 in) deep
- Germination: 5-10 days at 21-27 C (70-80 F)
- Spacing: 30 cm (12 in) apart
- Light: full sun; water at the base to keep foliage dry
- Cut: 70-80 days; cut deep and often for longer stems and more blooms
Germination-tested seed, packed fresh and shipped worldwide from Seeds Grow In.
