ZinniaCommon Name: Zinnia Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual) Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 99,000 (45,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater Soil: cover with 1/4 inch of soil, use soil with good drainage and direct sow outdoors or sow indoors using peat pots as zinnias do not transplant well Temperature: 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 8 to 12 inches Germination Time: five to seven days Zinnias were originally a wildflower from the deserts of Mexico so it withstands drought conditions quite well. Thanks to hybridizers, Zinnias are now available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Zinnias are good for containers, border areas and cutting gardens, but they are annuals so they will need to be replanted each year. Zinnias typically bloom from late Spring to early Autumn.
|
Delicious
Digg
Google Bookmarks
Yahoo My Web
Facebook
TwitterCopyright 2006-2012 Cardigan River LLC
Photography is copyrighted by the respective Istockphoto.com
photographers