Zinnia elegans ‘Oklahoma Salmon’

Zinnia elegans – ‘Oklahoma Salmon’

Smaller double blooms in salmon and peach shades, very prolific flowering.

Plant type: half hardy annual

Site: full sun

Height: 80cm

Plant spacing: 30cm

Sown to grown: 12 weeks

Approx. seeds per packet: 100 seeds

Growing tips: sow directly into warm soil once risk of frosts has passed or into modular trays indoors  4-6 weeks before the last frost as they dislike root disturbance. Pinch out tips when 30cm tall to encourage bushy growth.

Harvesting/Arranging tips: ensure neck is firm or ‘ripe’ before picking, centres should still be tight and clean looking. 

Vase life: 7-10 days