Zinnia, Fireball (Organic)
Zinnia elegans. 65-75 days.
Fireball Zinnia is a mix if vibrant shades of oranges and reds, with the very occasional dark pink. Tall plants produce over a long season. Bloom types range from single to fully double, some looking like lions’ manes. Very attractive to pollinators, providing good habitat for them as well. Long, strong stems make a good cut flower. Deer resistant. Zinnias are tender annuals that will bloom until frost.
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 18” 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.
Question
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How tall is this variety and what size are the blooms?
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Shop Manager Andrew Still –
Fireball Zinnias vary a little in height and bloom size, however I would describe them as roughly 3 feet tall with blooms about 4 inches wide.
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