Item Number: SWF5968
‘Moulin Rouge’ Heirloom Cutting Zinnia Seeds
red-toned blend of Cutting Zinnias
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Description
Description
Zinnia -Moulin Rouge (Heirloom) - Zinnia elegans Annual - This is a red-toned blend of cutting zinnias in bright scarlet, rich true crimson, and deep dark red, all deep red shades that enhance and augment each other for gorgeous, bright garden color and absolutely showy centerpiece bouquets. You will love the fully double, big flowers that bloom strongly on vigorous, branching 3 - 3.5' tall plants. These long-lasting red flowers attract native pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Soil & Water: Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun.
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
- Plant type: Annual
- Growth habit: Upright
- Crop category: Flower seed
- Flower character: Annual - This is a red-toned blend of cutting zinnias in bright scarlet, rich true crimson, and deep dark red, all deep red shades that enhance and augment each other for gorgeous, bright garden color and absolutely showy centerpi
- Recorded feature: Good Cut Flower
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: above 50°F
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Germination: 7-10 Days
- Height At Maturity: 3 feet
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 8-12"
Prepare a weed-reduced seedbed for ‘Moulin Rouge’ Heirloom Cutting Zinnia and use the recorded planting season, depth, and light requirements. Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.
Place ‘Moulin Rouge’ Heirloom Cutting Zinnia where its recorded height and growth habit fit the surrounding planting. Shorter companions can be positioned toward bed edges, while taller stems need room where they will not shade small seedlings too early. If cutting flowers, harvest with clean tools at the stage appropriate to the bloom form. If leaving flowers in place, observe how bloom sequence changes through the season and record which sowing date performed best at the site.
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Does Not Require Support
- Good Cut Flower
- Good Fall Color
- Greenhouse Compatible
- Heirloom
- Requires Summer Water
- Useful for Ornamental
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering helps keep zinnias productive and discourages mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing best blooms.
Planting & Growing:To Start Directly in the Garden: Sow seeds in a well-worked seedbed in full sun when the danger of frost has passed and weather is above 50°F both day and night. Space seeds 3”, cover about 1/2” and gently firm soil. Keep evenly moist while awaiting germination. Thin seedlings to 8 - 10” apart when large enough to handle. To Start Early Indoors: Four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2” deep and 1” apart in containers of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source. Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks. Just as soon as seedlings have several sets of true leaves, and weather is above 50°F both day and night, transplant outdoors about 8 - 10” apart.
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Quick and thorough germination. Can't wait to see the flowers!
great color to have on it's own or with some bright sunflowers!
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