Open pollinated Zinnia seed- all grown at Roam Flora!
Zinnia's are one of our favourite flowers at Roam. This is an open pollinated zinnia seed mix that we have been working on for a few years now. Each year we only select the most beautiful and full seed heads in peach tones and we have found that even though the seed is open pollinated, they come back over 70% true to the peach colour palette.
Each seed packet has at least 50 zinnia seeds.
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
SHIPPING DETAILS:
Seeds will ship out as orders are received. Shipping time: 6-10 business days
Seed orders are shipped out via regular mail for a flat fee of $4.
Local pick up available at The Flower Hut in the city. The Flower Hut located on Duncan Place off of Maitland, just south of Carling. Duncan is a very short dead end street - you can't miss the Flower Hut. Click here to learn more.
PLEASE NOTE: We only ship our seeds within Canada
GROWING INFORMATION:
To start early: sow seeds 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. In Ottawa, we start our zinnia seed in mid-April. Sow in 72 cell trays, use heat mats and grow lights for best results. When planting out your seedlings, plant them deep - they will root along the stem, strengthening lanky seedlings.
To direct sow: After all chance of frost has passed, lightly press seeds into the soil (about a 1/4 inch down). Mark where you put your seeds and keep the soil moist until they sprout; then water regularly.
Plant spacing: 9" apart in full sun (at least 6 hours a day) for best results
Pinch top shoot after 4 sets of leaves to encourage branching and more blooms.
Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continual blooms all summer long.
TIP - Zinnias are heat lovers so don't plant them out too early in the spring! Even if it's hot during the day make sure the nighttime temperatures are warm too. In Ottawa, the time to plant out zinnia is after the May long weekend.
ENJOY! And be sure to tag @RoamFlora to share your zinnia seed growing experience!