Zinnia Cactus Flowered

Annual Height 2 feet The Zinnia is one of the most popular flowers today. The Cactus Flowered Mixture with its bold masses of bright color is unexcelled for cutting. The tall plants also make ideal tall beds or background plantings. Blossoms are about 5-6 inches across and are borne on long stems. SOWINGSow seed outdoors as soon as the danger of frost is past or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Plant seed inch deep and cover with fine soil, well pressed down. THINNINGWhen plants are 2-4 inches high, thin or transplant to 24 to 30 inches apart. GERMINATIONGerminates in 5-7 days depending on soil and temperature conditions. REMARKSZinnias thrive during hot weather in well fertilized soil, with moderate water. One of the easiest kind to grow from a seed, a single row will provide plenty of blooms for cutting. May be sown up until the end of July.