Zinnia elegans 'Zinderella Red'
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Bursting into the summer scene even when the UK weather does not! Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Red’ is an exuberant bushy annual, displaying a vibrant floral display from midsummer until the first frosts.
Standing at a proud 60cm (24in), these upright plants bear robust stems crowned with 5cm (2in) wide blossoms in striking shades of red, embellished with a captivating central cream halo. What makes these blooms utterly charming is their dual nature, presenting both single and crested scabiosa-like double forms, showcasing layers of frilly petals surrounding a bold dark central eye.
Standing at a proud 60cm (24in), these upright plants bear robust stems crowned with 5cm (2in) wide blossoms in striking shades of red, embellished with a captivating central cream halo. What makes these blooms utterly charming is their dual nature, presenting both single and crested scabiosa-like double forms, showcasing layers of frilly petals surrounding a bold dark central eye.
How to care for Zinnia elegans Zinderella Red:
Grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can then either be planted outside into a well-prepared bed, or used to fill decorative pots and hanging baskets for the patio.
Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.
Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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