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Zinnia 'Zinderella Lilac'
Zinnia 'Zinderella Lilac'
Zinnia elegans
Seed Available June 2025
This gorgeous novelty zinnia with fluffy, scabiosa type, double and semi double blooms in shades ranging from blush, creamy neutral peach, pastel pink to candy pink all with dark centers and heads that are domed are so unusual. The flowers rise up, like a small tower made up of tiny florets - almost furry and yet quite complex with a wonderful range of colours in each bloom. The blooms are petite, 5cm across, and they complement many other cut flowers. The plants have a branching habit, are prolific and yield strong stems. ‘Zinderella Lilac’ enjoys a long season, lasting until Autumn if the powdery mildew is kept at bay. We find these to be a must grow for supporting blooms in arrangements.
SEED COUNT: 35 approx.
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Annual |
Full Sun | 20cm apart in rows 25cm apart |
60-75cm | lightly | 3-5 days @ 27-29°C |
75-90 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow into flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before last frost. Cover seeds lightly with vermiculite to help maintain moisture. Seeds will germinate in 3–5 days when temperatures are kept at 27–29°C. After germination, grow at 20°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. 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 - After last frost, and when soil has warmed to 20°C, sow seeds just covering firmly with soil. For cut flower production, thin seedlings or plant plugs at 20-25 cm in rows 30 cm apart.
HARVEST - Harvest in the cool of the day into clean water. Zinnias dislike cold storage. It is best to store them in a cooler set to a temperature above 45°F/7°C or place them in a cool barn, garage, or an air- conditioned room. After Zinnias have cooled from the heat of the field, transfer them into water with a holding solution (a biocide and a pH reducer). This, in addition to changing the water, can extend the vase life to 7 days.
NOTES - Succession-sow/plant every two 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.
