Zinnia Lilliput Mix
Zinnia elegans
 
Zinnia 'Lilliput Mix' is a versatile plant on long sturdy stems in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, white and yellow. The pom-pom shaped flowers are fully double and about 1.5 inches across.Perfect for any bouquet with long vase life.
 
Details:
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Site: Full Sun
Height: 24-30”
Days to maturity: 75-90 days
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Pinch: when 12” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
 
How to grow:
Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before last frost. Cover seeds. A heat mat will help maintain an accurate temperature. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination: 5-7 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots; transplant shock or other stress events may cause double-flowering varieties to produce single blooms for a period following stress.
Direct seed - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. Succession-sow/plant every two weeks for prolonged yields of high-quality stems. Pinching of initial bud or bloom and subsequent deadheading is recommended to encourage strong branching and bloom production.
 
Harvest:
Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.
 
Vase Life:
Will last for 7-10 days. Flower preservative is recommended