Zinnia - Polar Bear
$2.00
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Zinnia - Polar Bear
$2.00
- Seed Count: .600mg
- Blooms: Large, crisp white, double blossoms with golden centers.
- Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects; deer resistant; excellent cut flower.
- Sunlight: Full sun (6-8+ hours daily) is best.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil; amend with compost if needed, especially in heavy clay.
- Watering: Water at the base to keep foliage dry and prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew; regular watering is needed until established, then they tolerate some drought.
- Spacing: 8-12 inches apart to ensure good air circulation.
- Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season works well.
- Pinching: Pinch back young plants (around 6-8 inches tall) to encourage bushier growth.
- Deadheading/Harvesting: Remove spent flowers (deadhead) or cut long stems for bouquets to promote more blooms.
- Indoors: Sow 4 weeks before the last frost, planting seeds 1/4 inch deep in pots. Keep warm (70-85°F) for germination.
- Outdoors: Direct sow after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently warm (65-70°F).