Zinnia elegans 'Queen Red Lime' (Zinnia)
4,90 €
With its unique interplay of smoky velvet red and lime, this nostalgic-looking variety impresses with sturdy stems and exceptional hardiness. 'Queen Red Lime' is the only zinnia that becomes even more beautiful as it fades.
Location: Sonne
Height: 70 cm
Planting distance: 30 cm
Plant type: One-year-old
Sowing: February-April (indoors)/May-June (outdoors)
Seeding depth: 3 mm
Germination temperature: approx. 15-25 °C
Remove the tips: at approximately 30 cm height
Time until flowering: 75 days
Flowering time: July-September
Shelf life in the vase: 7 days
Content: 25 seeds
Quality characteristics of our seeds
• Fresh seeds, high germination rate over 85% proven
• Environmentally friendly germ protection bag without aluminum
• High-quality breeding with excellent flowering performance and stable variety characteristics
• Seed packets are produced entirely in Germany for short delivery routes
• Variety purity is guaranteed
Guideline: Planting and caring for zinnias
Delivery time: 2 days
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Description
Planting instructions
Sowing and caring for zinnias
Sow indoors between February and April. Cover the seeds only lightly with soil. Plant out only when there is no longer any risk of frost. In late spring, zinnias can also be sown directly into the garden bed. Zinnias have sensitive roots, so planting them directly in a pot is preferable. Do not overwater. Regular pruning will prolong the flowering period.
Harvesting zinnias & cutting them for a vase
The "wiggle test" tells you if a zinnia is ready to harvest. To do this, grasp the stem about 8 cm below the flower and gently shake it: If the stem goes limp or bends, it's not yet ready to harvest, but only when it remains firm and upright. It will last for about 7 days in a vase.
More tips on sowing & care
In our journal articles you will find many valuable tips on the topic of sowing:
