Botanical Alphabet Seed Pack - Z - Zinnia

THE PLANT
A long-flowering summertime plant with gorgeously coloured flowers that make wonderful cut flowers.
THE TYPE
A “bubble” style font inspired by the big, rounded, puffy letters of early 1980s–1990s graffiti.
 
Name 
Zinnia
Variety 
Field grown mixed
Latin name 
Zinnia elegans
Seed quantity 
1 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
30-90 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 25 cm diameter
 
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 4-6 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 7-10 days
Temperature 20-25°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep, cover lightly
Indoor Sow in trays, cover lightly with soil, and keep warm
Caring
Light Full sun 
Watering Moderate; water when soil feels dry 
Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Feeding Light feeding with balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks
Growing tip
Zinnias benefit from deadheading to promote more blooms. They are drought-tolerant once established and ideal for summer gardens.
Harvesting
Cut flowers when fully open. Zinnias are excellent for bouquets, and cutting encourages new growth.