Zinnia Scarlet Flame seeds
Zinnia Scarlet Flame seeds
Zinnia x elegans Scarlet Flame
Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
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Description
Zinnia elegans is an annual plant from the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico, which is the origin of many horticultural selections. Zinnia elegans 'Scarlet Flame' is an old cultivar, dating back over 80 years, already well-known by 1934. Each plant forms a flowering clump within a few weeks, reaching an average height of 80 cm and spreading about 30 cm wide. Its stems are hollow and relatively brittle, covered with rough, downy, lanceolate to elliptical, medium green leaves. Flowering occurs from June-July to October, depending on the sowing date. It is nectar-rich and honey-producing. The flowers appear in the leaf axils; they are beautiful, round, flower heads 10-12 cm in diameter, composed of numerous oval "petals" or ligules. Their colour is an intense scarlet red.
Zinnia 'Scarlet Flame' provides a continuous display of flowers throughout summer and beyond, given generous sunshine. With low water requirements, this annual thrives in rich, well-drained soil, even somewhat dry. It is also possible to sow it in pots to enhance terraces and balconies and promote biodiversity. Pair it with the white flowers of Ammi visnaga 'The Giant' or pot marigold 'Snow Princess' to temper its brilliance and create a luminous contrast. Also consider dwarf sunflowers like ‘Ms. Mars’ with complementary warm tones, or colourful grasses such as Panicum virgatum 'Sangria' for a more natural and rhythmic effect. In bouquets, its long, sturdy stems and scarlet colour integrate well into rustic arrangements with pastel dahlias, peach-toned roses, or even dried wheat spikes.
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Botanical data
Zinnia
x elegans
Scarlet Flame
Asteraceae
Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia, Youth-and-old-age
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow Zinnia Scarlet Flame seeds directly from April to May in raked and warmed soil. Do not bury the seeds too deeply (3 mm is sufficient) and space them 30 cm 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 temperatures between 15 and 25°C) in a tray filled with good seed compost, keeping it moist but not waterlogged. When the young plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots. Acclimatise your Zinnias gradually to cooler conditions for about two weeks before planting them out in the garden, once all risk of frost has passed. Space the young plants 30 cm apart.
Zinnias thrive in full sun and tolerate high heat well, provided they are watered occasionally. They perform best in near-neutral (pH 7), rich, well-drained soil. Although undemanding, they will still grow in average garden soil. They may occasionally be susceptible to powdery mildew; this can easily be avoided by not planting them in confined spaces and taking care not to wet their leaf. Be cautious when they are young, as slugs are fond of tender young leaves.
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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.