Zinnia elegans 'Queen Red Lime'

Flower
New

Description

Providing a contrast to ‘Queen Lime’, but equally eye-catching, ‘Queen Red Lime’ offers a unique colour combination. Boasting the same formidable long-flowering, drought resistant performance as ‘Queen Lime’, the perfectly-formed blooms look as spectacular in a vase as they do in the border.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed in individual pots or module trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place container in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 10-24 days.

Growing Instructions

When well grown, gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart, taking care not to damage the root system. For best results, provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Can also be sown once the outdoor soil has warmed, 3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.