Description
A favourite zinnia for its versatility and general cuteness. Flowers in a rich mix of jewel tones, which add bounce and depth to any arrangement. With such a mix of colours and flower forms, a little bunch of these is all you need to brighten up your bedside table. Very popular with pollinators.
This species of zinnia is shorter in stature than the more commonly grown Zinnia elegans. For longest stems, it needs to be grown undercover.
N.B. We've had trouble working out how to clean this seed (zinnia seeds are a very similar weight and shape to the chaff!) so expect some chaff residue in the packets, along with the seeds. The germination rate is fabulously good so we've decided to include it in the catalogue, adding 50% extra seed to each packet.
Sow: Mar-April undercover, May outside.
Plant: 4-6 weeks after sowing at 30cm. Wait until risk of frost has passed.
Harvest: Pick stems which pass the 'wiggle test'. Wiggle the flower stem - if the flower head flops over wait, if the flower stays straight, it is ready. 40cm stem length.
Vase: Expect a vase life of 5 days.
Zinnia haageana
