Zinnia Dahlia Flowered - Violet Queen - Zinnia elegans - Rich purple colour for bouquets - Fresh Seeds

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Violet Queen (Zinnia elegans) is an elegant annual with large, fully double flowers in a deep purple shade. Its strong, upright stems reach about 60-90 cm, and the richly coloured blooms resemble miniature dahlias. This variety stands out in the garden and brings a romantic, refined look. It flowers for a long time and very freely from early summer into autumn, staying colourful for many weeks. It is ideal for borders and home gardens, and it is also excellent as a cut flower, keeping fresh in bouquets for many days.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds to a depth of about 0.5 cm. This shallow sowing supports quick, even germination, as long as the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged.

When to sow outdoors

The best time to sow outdoors is April, when the soil has warmed and the risk of frost is easing. Seeds sown then germinate quickly and grow into strong, healthy plants.

When to sow under cover

Sow under cover from March to April to raise young plants for transplanting later. Early sowing under cover can help you achieve earlier and more abundant flowering.

Planting out

Plant out seedlings in May, once temperatures have settled and nights are warm. Remove the plants gently from their containers and set them into prepared, loosened soil. They establish well in a warm, sunny position.

Spacing

Space plants about 40 cm apart. This gives zinnias room to develop, produce sturdy stems and flower abundantly throughout the season.

Flowering period

Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Violet Queen flowers continuously from June to October. During this time it produces many large, pompon like blooms that decorate the garden until the first frosts.

Growing tips

For the best results, grow in a sunny spot sheltered from wind. The soil should be fertile, free draining, slightly moist and rich in humus. Zinnias do not like heavy, clay soil, so it is worth improving the ground with compost or fine sand. Removing faded flowers regularly encourages new blooms and extends the flowering period. Violet Queen looks especially good alongside lighter zinnia varieties and also pairs well with asters, statice and rudbeckias, creating colourful summer displays.

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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.