Zinnia haageana Aztec Sunset™

Half-Hardy Annual
T&M Exclusive

• Days to germinate : 7-10
• Flowers in : July to frost
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers, Wildlife Garden

Description

Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner 2007.
Floriferous plants with attractive, long-lasting flowers in an excellent mix with some striking unique very double colours. Well-branching, compact habit with mildew resistance.
Good pack performance.
Final garden height: 15cm (6 inches).

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 144 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 20C.
Germination should begin to take place after 7-10 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination.

Growing Instructions

Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C (60F) until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10-15C (50-60F).
Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April-May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June.
Use of the growth regulator B Nine will help to keep the plants compact.