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Zinnia elegans 'Zinderella Red'
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Bursting into the summer scene even when the UK weather does not! Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Red’ is an exuberant bushy...
Plant description
Standing at a proud 60cm (24in), these upright plants bear robust stems crowned with 5cm (2in) wide blossoms in striking shades of red, embellished with a captivating central cream halo. What makes these blooms utterly charming is their dual nature, presenting both single and crested scabiosa-like double forms, showcasing layers of frilly petals surrounding a bold dark central eye.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Zinnia elegans Zinderella Red:
Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer will promote even more flowers to form.
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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