Zinnia Purple Flower Seeds

Zinnia is an annual flower that comes in a variety of colors and is popular among gardeners as well as pollinators. It can tolerate low temperatures but cannot grow in frost. The flower comes in different colors, shapes, and sizes some look like dahlias and some have daisy-like flowerheads. Zinnia is a very easy-to-grow and fast-blooming flower and is the primary choice for beginners to grow. You can easily grow zinnia in your home garden, terrace garden, or balcony. It creates an awesome look for your garden and is also a favorite of butterflies.  

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About this item

• Number of Zinnia Purple Flower Seeds: 100 Seeds
  
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
  
• Sowing season: Throughout the year 
  
• Sowing method: Direct or Seedling transplant
  
• Germination temperature: 21-26°C
  
• Germination Time: 4 to 10 days 
  
• Blooming Time:45-70 days (Late spring to frost)
  
• Flower Color: Purple

What size grow bag is best for Zinnia?

• 9 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Zinnia Growing Season In India 

Zinnias prefer warm climates and can grow in any season but spring, summer, and winter are the perfect times to sow zinnia seeds. You can plant zinnias when the weather is warm, from February to April or August to December.

How To Grow Zinnia From Seeds 

Sow the zinnia seeds directly as it does not like to transplant. Sow zinnia seeds when the soil temperature is around 21-26°C. Take a pot, fill it with potting mix and sow the zinnia seeds in the soil at a depth of about 0.5 cm and 12-20 cm apart. Water the potting soil gently through a watering can and keep the soil moist until germination. Zinnia seeds germinate quickly, in about 4-10 days.

Best Fertilizer For Zinnia

• Add Phosphorus-rich fertilizer once a month during the blooming season (summer to frost) to encourage more flowers. 
• You can also add cow manure or vermicompost during the zinnia growing season.  

Zinnia Plant Care Tips

Soil - Use fertile, organic matter and well-draining soil to plant zinnias. 
Water - Zinnia needs proper watering before maturity. You can water 2-2.5 cm per week and keep the soil moist as consistent moisture is the key to successful zinnia growth.
Sunlight - Zinnias thrive in full sunlight (6-8 hours) and may not grow well in shade. 
Temperature - The minimum day temperature for growing Zinnia is 16°C and the optimum temperature for growing zinnia ranges from 23-28°C.
Common pests and diseases - Pests such as spider mites and caterpillars attack the zinnia plant, and diseases such as powdery mildew and bacterial wilt affect the plant. These diseases develop when the leaves are wet and the plants do not get a proper space. You can use neem oil to protect your zinnia plants from insects.

Zinnia Blooming Time

Zinnia is a fast-blooming flower plant. It blooms from late spring to frost. Usually, it takes 45-70 days for seeds to flower.

Zinnia Special Features  

• Common name - Zinnia 
• Scientific name - Zinnia 
• Height - 15-90 cm
• Level of growing - Easy

FAQ

Why is my zinnia dying?

Zinnia dies due to lack of water, when the plants get less water they begin to wither and then die. So keep the soil of your zinnia plants moist and check that they are not dry.

How do you keep zinnias blooming?

To keep zinnias blooming they need proper sunlight, water, and regular fertilizer and trimming.
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