Zinnia, Aztec Burgundy Bicolor (Organic)
Zinnia haageana. 60 days.
Charming miniature zinnias in a range of burgundy shades with yellow and white accents are beautiful both in the garden and in short bouquets. Small plants grow to 18” and are great for bedding or containers. Attractive to pollinators with 1.5” double blooms that keep going right up until frost. Z. haageana is also known as Mexican zinnia.
Direct sow 1/4” deep after danger of frost has passed or sow indoors for transplant starting 6 weeks before last frost. Thin or transplant starts to 10” centers. Prefers 60 – 70˚F soil temperature for germination in 5 – 7 days. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Annual.
Seed Saving
Collect seeds from flower heads that are fully dry. Thresh by hand or by dancing, screen and winnow to clean. Cross-pollination is likely. For pure seed, isolate from other varieties of the same species by ¼ mile.
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