Zinnia elegans Giant Double Mixed Seeds

Zinnia elegans 'Giant Double Mixed' is a variety of tall Zinnia that bears large double flower heads all summer long. Vigorous and heavy blooming, you will appreciate its great blend of colours as much as the perfect symmetrical shape of its blooms. This is a must in the garden and is absolutely magnificent in bouquets. 

Much appreciated for their sturdiness, striking colours and ease of cultivation, Zinnias are a valuable asset in any garden. Zinnia elegans 'Giant Double Mixed' is a tall Zinnia that measures 75 cm high and 40 cm wide. The flowers are arranged in capitula (flower heads) measuring 11 cm across, and have a very structured appearance that adds a sophisticated touch to bouquets. You can easily combine it with Rudbeckia hirta Green Eyes and Lupin Morello Cherry within a colourful bed or the vegetable garden.

Native to an area spanning from the Southern United States to Argentina and belonging to the family Asteraceae, Zinnia is a herbaceous annual plant. It bears vigorous, bright, solid coloured flowers on straight, upright stems, which vary in size and shape from variety to variety. Its leaves are linear to oval, pointed and of a beautiful medium green colour. Zinnia flowers from July onwards, blooming generously up until the first frosts. It is a nectar-rich plant, adored by bees and butterflies.

Zinnia likes sun and tolerates strong heat well, provided it is watered every once in a while. It performs best in neutral, rich, well-drained soil. It is quite undemanding, adapting to any average garden soil.

Faded flowers should be removed regularly to encourage and sustain a lengthy flowering period. Easy to grow, it can occasionally be prone to powdery mildew; an inconvenience that can be easily avoided by not overcrowding plants, planting them in situations with good air circulation, and by taking care not to wet its foliage.