Zinnia Luminosa Pink Flower Seeds.

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Zinnia LUMINOSA PINK  Planting Guide

Climate: Zinnias are annuals that thrive in warm, sunny weather. They are tolerant of drought, but perform best when watered regularly.

Soil: Zinnias prefer well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. If your soil is heavy clay, you can improve drainage by adding sand or compost.

Planting:

• Starting indoors: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed starting mix and keep moist. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, when soil temperatures have reached at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Direct sowing: Zinnia seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart when they are a few inches tall.

Care:

• Watering: Water zinnias regularly, especially during hot, dry weather. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
• Fertilizer: Fertilize zinnias every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Deadheading: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.

Pests and diseases: Zinnias are generally resistant to pests and diseases, but they can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions. To prevent powdery mildew, water zinnias deeply and avoid getting water on the leaves.

Harvest: Zinnia flowers can be harvested for fresh cut flowers or dried. To harvest fresh cut flowers, cut the stem at an angle just below the flower head. To dry zinnias, cut the stem at an angle and hang the flowers upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area.

Tips:

• For a bushier plant, pinch back the tips of seedlings when they are 6-8 inches tall.
• Zinnias make excellent cut flowers. To prolong the vase life of cut zinnias, place them in cool water with a flower preservative.
• Zinnias attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.