Zinnia - Liliput Scarlet Gem - Zinnia elegans - Compact form, bold colour for beds - Fresh Seeds

The Liliput Scarlet Gem zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an exceptionally decorative annual plant that will brighten up your garden with an intense, scarlet-red glow. From the first days of summer until late autumn, it delights with full, spherical inflorescences that shimmer in the sun like small rubies. Its strong, upright stems keep the flowers in excellent form for a long time, adding unique elegance and depth of colour to flower beds, borders, and pots. This variety is created for lovers of intense colours and harmonious garden compositions; it adds energy to any space and, as a cut flower, fills interiors with the warmth and joy of nature.

Sowing depth

Seeds of this variety should be sown at a depth of approximately 0.5 cm. Placing them in the substrate at this level ensures appropriate access to moisture and light, which favours rapid and even germination.

Sowing time for direct sowing

The best moment for sowing seeds directly into the ground is April, when the soil is already warmed and the risk of frost is decreasing. At this time, young seedlings develop dynamically, creating healthy, strong plants resistant to changing weather conditions.

Sowing time under cover

Seeds can be sown under covers from March to April. Early sowing allows for the production of seedlings ready to be planted in the flower bed in spring, enabling you to enjoy flowering earlier than in the case of direct sowing.

Planting time

Ready seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in May, once the risk of spring frosts has passed. In warm soil, plants take root quickly and begin to grow intensively, creating compact, lively clumps.

Spacing

During planting, maintain intervals of 30 x 30 cm. Thanks to this, the zinnias will have space for free branching and will fully develop their abundant, spherical inflorescences.

Flowering time

The Liliput Scarlet Gem zinnia blooms continuously from July right through to October. Its scarlet flowers retain freshness for a long time, and the plant remains a decoration of the garden until the appearance of the first frosts.

Cultivation

This magnificent variety feels best in full sun; the more light, the more intense the shade of the flowers. Zinnia requires fertile, permeable, and moderately moist soil. It tolerates periodic droughts and high temperatures well, making it a very rewarding and low-maintenance plant. Regular removal of faded flowers stimulates the creation of new buds and extends the flowering period. It works perfectly both in home gardens and in pots, boxes, or larger containers on a balcony or terrace. Thanks to its resilience and beautiful habit, it is one of the most recommended varieties for amateur cultivation.

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Package content

The package contains 0.5 g of seeds. Information regarding cultivation principles and the sowing use-by date can be found on the packaging.