T&M's flower breeders are delighted that all their hard work over the last 10 years has resulted in Zinnia Aztec Sunset being awarded a Fleuroselect Gold medal.
This spectacular Zinnia produces floriferous, dwarf, bushy plants clothed in
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds onto the surface of a good free-draining, damp, seed or multipurpose compost. Lightly cover, 3mm (⅛ in) deep with vermiculite. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apa
Flowering Period: Summer
Cropping:
Plant Type: Half Hardy Annual
200 seeds
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