Zinnia Lilliput Mixed Flower Seed (50 Seeds) (Home & Garden)

SEED TYPE: Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated And Non-GMO
PLANT: Short 1 To 2 Inch
FLOWER: Attractive Beehive-Like Small Blooms
COLOUR: Mixture Of White, Yellow, Pink, Orange And Red Shades
SPECIFICATIONS: Great As A Cut Flowers

About:- One of the easiest flowers to grow with a splash of delightful colours to adorn your garden without much effort is Zinnia Lilliput mix. The bright colours, the beehive-like shape of the blooms of Zinnia Lilliput mix makes them an ideal choice for cut-flowers. Due to their compact size, Zinnia Lilliput mix flowers are suitable for containers, window boxes, garden beds. This particular variety of zinnia also works best in flower bouquets. One important thing to remember while taking care of Zinnia is Deadheading i.e. removing dead flowers that are withered. 

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:-

• Sow seeds only ¼-inch deep. Place plants 4 to 24 inches apart depending upon the varieties. (Many common varieties are placed at a distance of 6 inches within the row and 2 feet in between rows.) You'll see seedlings in only 4 to 7 days for most varieties.
• When seedlings reach three inches tall, thin them so that they’re 6 to 18 inches apart to maximise air circulation. When thinning, gently pluck out seedlings or cut them off with scissors at soil level so that the remaining seedlings' tender root systems do not get disturbed. Sow in succession for a longer blooming period.

GROWING REQUIREMENTS:-

PEST: Zinnias have no major insect problems, but are susceptible to these: Bacterial and fungal spots, Powdery mildew, Bacterial wilt, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Spider mites. These may cause them to discolour, lose vigour, wilt or damage to the leaf etc.
SOIL: Zinnias grow in loamy soil which is humus-rich and well-drained at a pH of 5.5 to 7.5.
SPOT: They grow best in full sun.
WATERING: Zinnias like to be well watered, especially when young; but do not like waterlogged soil. Maintain watering levels up to 1 litre per week.
TEMPERATURE: They thrive in daylight temperature of 15°C [60°F], preferable 23 to 29°C [74 to 84°F].

HOW TO HARVEST:-

• Harvesting Seeds: Allow the flower head to dry completely on the plant. It will be dark brown in colour. After drying, cut or pull it off of the plant. Then, simply pull it apart or rub it between your hands to release the seeds. Place a container underneath to catch the seeds. Store the collected seeds in a container or bag in a cool, dry place.
• Harvesting Flower: Cut stems to the desired size, making sure to cut just above a leaf node or bud to encourage new blooms on the remaining stem.