Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed
Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed
Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed
Zinnia x elegans Candy Cane Mixed
Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
A bit disappointed as I didn't get the famous "scabious flowers", all the plants I obtained have single flowers. However, there is a profusion of flowers in the vegetable garden, with plants reaching over a metre tall, and there are sumptuous and even unprecedented colours (a purple and orange duo, a pink that almost fades to white upon opening and then turns into a deep pink...).
Kevin T., 12/08/2018
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Description
Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed is a variety of Zinnia whose flowers resemble those of Scabiosa. Flowering abundantly throughout the summer, this Zinnia is offered to you in a joyful mix of bright and vibrant colours, and it is remarkable in borders as well as in bouquets.
Highly appreciated for their robustness, vibrant colours, and ease of cultivation, Zinnias are a reliable choice for the garden. Versatile, they can be planted in borders, flower beds, or even in the vegetable garden, between the rows of vegetables.
Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed has a medium habit, reaching a height of 45cm (18in) and a width of 30cm (12in). It can be easily combined with perennials such as Rudbeckias or with other annuals such as Cosmos and Gaillardias.
Native to the southern United States to Argentina and belonging to the Asteraceae family, Zinnia is an annual herbaceous plant. It bears vigorous flowers with bold and vibrant colours on stiff and upright stems, with the size and shape varying depending on the variety. Its leaves are linear to ovate, pointed, and a beautiful medium green. Zinnia's flowering is generous, starting from July and lasting until the first frost. It is a nectar-producing plant that will delight bees and butterflies.
Zinnia thrives in full sun and withstands high temperatures, as long as it is given some water. It performs best in neutral, rich, and well-drained soil. Although not demanding, it can tolerate average garden soil.
To encourage and support its long flowering period, it is advisable to regularly remove faded flowers. Easy to grow, it can occasionally be susceptible to powdery mildew, a nuisance that can be easily avoided by not planting it in a confined area and avoiding wetting its foliage.
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Botanical data
Zinnia
x elegans
Candy Cane Mixed
Asteraceae
Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the seeds of Zinnia elegans Candy Cane Mixed directly, from April to May, in loosened and warmed soil. Do not bury the seeds too deeply (3mm) is sufficient and space them 30cm (12in) apart. Keep the soil moist until germination, which usually takes between 7 and 14 days.
For early flowering, sow from March to April (indoors, at a temperature ranging from 15 to 25°) in a tray filled with good seed compost, which you should keep moist but not waterlogged. When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots. Gradually acclimate your Zinnias to cooler conditions for about two weeks before planting them in the garden, once the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.