{"product_id":"mk-zinnia-a-fleurs-tetra","title":"'Tetra' Flowering Zinnia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e 'Tetra' flowering zinnia (Zinnia elegans) from McKenzie seed company, a vigorous variety with large, vibrant flowers for flower beds and bouquets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe 'Tetra' flowering zinnia is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"412\"\u003efloriferous and robust variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"471\"\u003evigorous, well-structured plants\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"524\"\u003elarge single to semi-double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e10 to 15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eLong, sturdy stems\u003c\/strong\u003e support flowers in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"639\"\u003ewide range of bright colors\u003c\/strong\u003e , including \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"726\"\u003esalmon, orange, pink, red, scarlet, yellow, and white\u003c\/strong\u003e , providing a striking visual impact in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eHighly prized as \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"813\"\u003ea cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e , the 'Tetra' zinnia is an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"877\"\u003ebouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"910\"\u003emid-border plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"945\"\u003esummer flowerbeds\u003c\/strong\u003e . Easy to grow and tolerant of hot, dry conditions, it attracts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003ebees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e , while also being \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eresistant to deer, rabbits, and black walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e . This variety is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003epet-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmos, Marigold, Sunflower, Basil, Zinnia (other varieties)\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eSeed producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McKenzie\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open pollination\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003ePhysical type of seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 165 to 175 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large flowers, excellent cut flower, attracts pollinators and birds, tolerates heat and drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolored\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eTexture\/Floral Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, single to semi-double flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eClimate tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates heat, drought, and dry soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eZinnias can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003esown directly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e once the soil is warm and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eall risk of frost has passed\u003c\/strong\u003e . The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eideal soil temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003ebelow 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . To speed up germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003ethe seeds can be soaked overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e in room-temperature water before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eChoose a location that receives \u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eat least 6 hours of full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e per day. Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003ea depth of 6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e , gently press down the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact, then water with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003efine mist\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid dislodging the seeds. Keep the soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e , but not waterlogged, until germination, which usually occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e5 to 7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e When the seedlings develop \u003cstrong data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e2 to 3 pairs of leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e , proceed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003ethin them\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain a spacing of about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , promoting good air circulation and well-developed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003eFor earlier flowering, seeds can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003estarted indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , then \u003cstrong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003ehardened off and transplanted\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e Flowering and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003e Flowering typically begins \u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003e35 to 60 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e and continues \u003cstrong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003efrom July until the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e . Regularly removing faded flowers encourages continuous and abundant blooming. Moderate watering, equivalent to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3387\"\u003e2.5 to 5 cm of water per week\u003c\/strong\u003e , is sufficient once the plants are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e • Bouquets of cut flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e • Summer borders and flowerbeds\u003cbr data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e • Pollinator gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e • Background or intermediate flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003e • Easy-care gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3906\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Tetra' flowering zinnia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from McKenzie Seed Company is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3722\"\u003esure bet for a colorful summer\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eabundant blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003ehardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003eease of cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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