Zinnia 'California Giant'
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Zinnia 'California Giant' (Zinnia elegans) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'California Giant' zinnia impresses with its enormous double flowers measuring 10 to 15 cm in diameter , available in fuchsia, yellow, orange, pink and red . This majestic annual , reaching 90 cm to 1.20 m , is perfect for colourful clumps and spectacular bouquets .
Very nectariferous , it attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies , thus promoting the biodiversity of the garden . With its durable cut flowers and long flowering , this zinnia is a must-have for a bright and lively garden .
Characteristics of the variety
Type: Annual
Height: 90 cm to 1.20 m
Flower diameter: 10 to 15 cm
Flower color: Fuchsia, yellow, orange, pink, red
Attraction: Honey-producing (attracts bees, bumblebees, butterflies)
Stems: Long, ideal for cut flowers (staking recommended)
Quantity per sachet: ± 60 seeds
Origin: Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
?? Exposure: Full sun, well-drained soil
?? Sowing: Indoors, at the beginning of May , or outdoors, directly in the ground after all risk of frost.
?? Sowing depth: 1 cm
?? Germination temperature: 20-25°C
? Germination time: 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing: 30 cm between plants
?? Watering: Moderate, avoid wetting the foliage to prevent diseases
With ideal conditions, germination reaches 91% (November 2024) , guaranteeing abundant flowering all summer until the first frosts .
Use and special features
?? A spectacular and colorful bloom
Its gigantic and vibrant flowers transform flowerbeds, borders and gardens into real living paintings.
?? A refuge for pollinators
This zinnia attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies , bringing life and movement to the garden .
?? Ideal for bouquets and cut flowers
Its sturdy stems , although sometimes requiring staking, are perfect for long-lasting floral arrangements .
A grandiose and bright zinnia , easy to grow, which enhances gardens and attracts pollinators in abundance !
