Zinderella Peach
Novelty scabiosa-type blooms.
2–2 1/2" fully double, semidouble, and approximately 20% single flowers. Unique salmon color with cream-to-rose petals and a distinct dark eye. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.
Specs:
3-5 days at 80-85°F (27-29°C)
SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds. A heat mat will help maintain an accurate temperature. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination: 5-7 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots; transplant shock or other stress events may cause double-flowering varieties to produce single blooms for a period following stress. Direct seed - Sow 1/4" deep. Succession-sow/plant every 2 weeks for prolonged yields of high-quality stems. Pinching of initial bud or bloom and subsequent deadheading is recommended to encourage strong branching and bloom production. Very sensitive to frost.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies. No support is necessary.
PLANT SPACING:
9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.
HARVEST:
Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.
USES:
Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.
Zinderella Peach
Novelty scabiosa-type blooms.
2–2 1/2" fully double, semidouble, and approximately 20% single flowers. Unique salmon color with cream-to-rose petals and a distinct dark eye. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.
Specs:
3-5 days at 80-85°F (27-29°C)
SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds. A heat mat will help maintain an accurate temperature. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination: 5-7 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots; transplant shock or other stress events may cause double-flowering varieties to produce single blooms for a period following stress. Direct seed - Sow 1/4" deep. Succession-sow/plant every 2 weeks for prolonged yields of high-quality stems. Pinching of initial bud or bloom and subsequent deadheading is recommended to encourage strong branching and bloom production. Very sensitive to frost.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies. No support is necessary.
PLANT SPACING:
9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
VASE LIFE:
7-10 days.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.
HARVEST:
Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.
USES:
Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.
