Queeny Lemon Peach Zinnia

Each flower has a slightly different variation of lemon and peach shades with raspberry-colored centers. The Queeny series is an outstanding new zinnia that outperforms the original standard. A mix of double, semi-double, or single, fade-resistant blossoms atop a sturdy, well-branching plant. One packet of seeds can supply you with a summer's worth of cut flowers. Creates a captivating bouquet.  20 seeds   PLANTING Zinnia elegans Annual  Germination: 7-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85ºF. Seed Planting Depth: Lightly cover Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF. soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, space 8-12" apart.  Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost when soil is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 8-12". Thin to the most robust seedlings. For shorter growing seasons they will bloom toward the end of the summer. We like to start seeds both ways, indoors and outdoors for an earlier and longer blooming.  Growth Habit: Upright and branching Height and Width: 30-40" Spacing: 8-12" apart Light Needs:  Full sun, part shade in hot climates Soil Needs:  Loose, rich, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-80 days Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, attracts butterflies and beneficials.  Care: Amend soil with compost before sowing or transplanting. Water seedlings regularly until established. Water well during dry spells. Pinch back plants when they are young for a bushier growth habit. Harvest flowers often for bouquets or deadhead to encourage more blooms.