Zinnia Dahlia Flowered - Orange King - Zinnia elegans - Elegant blooms, striking form, charming display - Fresh Seeds

Zinnia dahlia flowered Orange King (Zinnia elegans) stands out with its rich orange blooms and bold, energetic look. Strong, upright stems reach around 60 to 90 cm and carry large, fully double flowers that brighten beds, borders, and pots like small suns. It keeps flowering from early summer well into autumn, bringing steady colour when many other plants begin to fade. With its long stems and tidy habit, it is also an excellent cut flower that stays fresh in a vase for many days while keeping its intense colour and petal shape.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 cm. This supports even emergence and healthy early growth.

Sowing time outdoors

Sow outdoors in April, when the soil has warmed and the risk of frost is low. This helps seedlings establish quickly and grow evenly.

Sowing time under cover

For earlier flowering, sow under cover in March or April. Seedlings raised this way are strong and ready to be planted out in May.

Planting time

Plant seedlings into their final position in May after hardening off. Move them outside only once colder weather has passed, and they will settle quickly and grow strongly.

Spacing

Space plants about 30 x 40 cm apart. This gives each plant room to develop fully and form dense, eye catching groups without crowding.

Flowering time

Orange King flowers abundantly from June to October. Throughout this period it continues to decorate the garden with deep, vibrant colour and can attract butterflies and bees.

Growing

Orange King grows best in full sun, more light helps the flowers develop a deeper, more saturated colour. It prefers fertile, free draining soil that stays moderately moist. Avoid waterlogged or heavy ground, as too much water is not suitable. It combines well with other summer flowers and looks especially good alongside marigolds, verbenas, coneflowers, or blue larkspur. With basic care, it rewards you with long, generous flowering.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 1 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow-by date.