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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Days To Maturity | 60 - 70 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 50 |
| Sowing Time | Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Quick Facts
Price
ZAR65.00
Oklahoma White Zinnia
A beautiful Zinnia with medium sized white double and semi double blooms. Perfect size for mixed bouquets.
| Colour |
White
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Zinnia elegans
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| Height |
70cm - 1 meter
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| Days To Maturity |
60 - 70 days
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| Life Cycle |
Annual
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| Light Preferences |
Sun
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| Sowing Time |
Sow one month after last frost date. End October till end January
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| Days To Germination |
7 days
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| Planting Space |
20cm
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| Planting Tip |
Sow seeds in germination trays, covering with 4mm growing medium. Keep moist at all times. Plant out after 4 weeks
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| Pinch |
Pinch when plant is 25cm. Snip off top set of leaves
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| Seeds Per Packet |
50
|
| Uses |
Excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings
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| Netting |
No plant netting needed
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| Harvesting Tips |
To tell whether a zinnia is ready to harvest, use the “wiggle test.” Simply grab the stem about 20 cm down from the flower head and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, it is not ready to cut. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest
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| Germination |
Easy
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