Zinnia dahliaflowered "Scarlet Flame"

Zinnia elegans dahliaflowered "Scarlet Flame".
One of the most popular varieties of zinnia among flower growers. It is used for planting colourful flower beds and for cutting.
Cut flowers stand in water for a long time. Plant height 80-90 cm, inflorescence size 12-15 cm.
Sowing: March-April for seedlings. 3-4 weeks after germination, seedlings dive.
Seedlings are planted outdoors when the threat of frost has passed. The distance between plants is 40 cm.
Prefers sunny, wind-sheltered, warm areas with drained, neutral soil rich in humus and mineral elements.
Care: during prolonged drought, watering is required. Zinnia is fed every 2-4 weeks with a solution of complex mineral fertilizer.
Flowering: July to frost. Regular removal of wilted inflorescences contributes to more lush flowering.
Zinnia goes well with calendulas, marigolds, small-flowered chrysanthemums and vervains.

Elegant zinnia. Bot. syn.: Crassina elegans, Zinnia violacea.