Botanical Interests Key Lime Pie Blend Zinnia Seeds
- Frothy-white beauties dazzle
- Serving trays as a colorful garnish
- Deer resistant
- Full sun exposure
Find In StoreAn exciting combination, these 4"-5" lime-green and frothy-white beauties dazzle any space they grow in. Plant as a garden border or en masse blended with bachelor's buttons, snapdragons, hollyhocks and foxgloves for a lovely cottage garden. The edible petals can readily dress up salads, desserts, cold drinks or serving trays as a colorful garnish, making a fun conversation piece. Blooms last a very long time on the plant and in the vase when cut for gorgeous arrangements. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.
VarietyLarge, 4"-5" wide creamy white and chartreuse flowers.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: Mexico
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Dimensions: 24"-48" Tall; 12"-18" Wide
- Bloom Period: Summer to Frost
When to Sow Outside
Recommended 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being planted early; wait for warmer weather.
- Days to Emerge: 3-10 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4"
- Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 12"
- Thinning: When 2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 12"
Harvesting
For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing blooms where the small, yellow flowers between petals have not yet emerged. Change vase water often.
Special CareDeadhead (remove spent blossoms) regularly to increase bloom production. Clip stems just above a leaf or stem junction for tidy, healthy plants.
Specifications- Type: Conventional
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