Zinnia Dahlia Flowered - Illumination - Zinnia elegans - Bold blooms, extended flowering - Fresh Seeds

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Illumination (Zinnia elegans) is a striking annual that brightens the garden with intense pink colour. It grows on stiff, branched stems to around 90 cm, forming a dense, tidy plant. The large, fully double flowers have a rich shade and a shapely, dahlia like form that holds well on the plant and stands out from a distance. It flowers generously from June to October, making it a reliable choice for beds and flower displays through summer and early autumn. The blooms are also excellent for cutting and stay fresh in a vase for many days.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds to a depth of about 0.5 cm. This helps ensure quick germination and even growth of young seedlings.

When to sow outdoors

Direct sow outdoors in April, once the soil has warmed and the risk of spring frost has passed. This supports strong early growth and a long flowering season.

When to sow under cover

Sow under cover from March to April to raise strong, healthy young plants for planting out later. This can help the plants start flowering earlier and provide colour from the beginning of summer.

Planting out

Plant out seedlings in May, when the danger of cold nights has gone. At this time the plants settle in well and begin to grow quickly.

Spacing

Space plants about 40 cm apart. This gives each zinnia room to branch properly and flower abundantly throughout the season.

Flowering period

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Illumination flowers continuously from June to October. Its vivid blooms keep the garden bright well into autumn.

Growing tips

For the best results, grow in a sunny, warm position sheltered from wind. Zinnias prefer fertile, moderately moist, free draining soil. Avoid waterlogging, as it can weaken the roots. Lightly pinching young plants encourages bushier growth and more flowering stems. Removing faded flowers regularly helps the plant produce new buds and keeps it blooming until autumn. It is not demanding, and with simple care it rewards you with long lasting colour.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 1 g of seeds. The packet includes growing guidance and the use by date for sowing.