Zinnia 'Zinderella Peach'
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Zinnia 'Zinderella Peach' (Zinnia elegans) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
Zinnia 'Zinderella Peach' is a spectacular annual , producing single or semi-double flowers in delicate shades of peach, pink, orange and yellow . Growing to a height of 60 to 90 cm , this variety does not require staking and is ideal for beds, borders and cut flower gardens . A great nectar-producing plant , it attracts butterflies and pollinators , adding a touch of life and colour to the garden.
Characteristics of the variety
Type: Annual
Height: 60 to 90 cm
Flowering: Summer until first frosts
Flower Colors: Peach, Pink, Orange, Yellow
Use: Flower beds, borders, bouquets of cut flowers
Attraction: Very melliferous, attracts butterflies
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: Early May
• Outdoors: Direct sowing or transplanting after all risk of frost
?? Sowing depth: 1 cm
?? Germination temperature: 20-25°C
? Germination time: 5-10 days
?? Spacing: 25 cm between plants
?? Watering: Regular but moderate, avoid watering the foliage to prevent diseases
With easy cultivation and generous flowering , the zinnia 'Zinderella Peach' brings an explosion of colors and a romantic touch to the garden.
Use and special features
?? An ideal variety for bouquets
Its strong stems and distinctive flowers make it a perfect choice for floral arrangements and long-lasting cut flowers .
?? A magnet for butterflies and pollinators
Its prolonged flowering attracts butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects , thus promoting biodiversity.
?? Easy to grow and heat resistant
Undemanding, zinnia adapts well to hot, dry climates , while flowering abundantly until the first frosts .
