Zinnia Scarlet Flame

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Zinnia Scarlet Flame - Seeds & Bulbs

Zinnia Scarlet Flame
(Zinnia elegans)

If you love scarlet flowers, this is the Zinnia for you. The Large 4-5 inch flowers bloom atop 3 foot tall plants. They are easy to grow, and thrive in long, hot summers. The color is excellent in late summer when most other flowers are fading. Teriffic as a cut flower, and also dries well.

Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Height: 2' - 3'
Exposure: Full Sun

When to Sow Outside: Late spring - two weeks after last frost
When to Sow Inside: Six weeks before last frost. Best sown outside.
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Seed Spacing: 2 inches
Days to Emerge: 3 - 6
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1' apart

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