{"product_id":"zinnia-cherry-queen","title":"Zinnia - Cherry Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Queen is a classic giant among Zinnias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts towering height and bold scarlet color make it a standout in the back of flower beds or as a centerpiece in cutting gardens. Arrange these behind shorter varieties to ensure they don't overshadow your low-growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese giants need excellent ventilation and plenty of direct sun to thrive. Always water the soil directly to keep the foliage dry, as their dense growth makes them susceptible to powdery mildew. Otherwise, this is a remarkably hardy, heat-tolerant, and prolific producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: 800mg Approx. 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-90 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Planting Depth: ¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 12-18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: 24-36\" tall upright stems with 12-18\" spread and massive 4-5\" dahlia-like double blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Rich, evenly moist, well-drained\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Preference: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Type: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherry Queen seeds may be sown 4-6 weeks indoors and transplanted outside after final frost, or sown directly in the garden once soil has warmed to 70 degrees. Because zinnias are sensitive to root disturbance, biodegradable peat or paper pots are recommended for indoor starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading \u0026amp; Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the plant producing flowers all season, practice \"cut-and-come-again\" harvesting. Use sharp snips to cut stems just above a leaf node; this encourages the plant to branch out and double its bloom production. Regularly remove any faded or dead flowers (deadheading) to prevent the plant from going to seed too early.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450968592441,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Zinnia_-_Cherry_Queen.webp?v=1788657203","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/zinnia-cherry-queen","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}