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Zinnia haageana 'Aztec Sunset Improved'

This product is produced and supplied in association with Thompson & Morgan

Excellent mildew resistance, flowers from summer to the first frosts

Chic and contemporary colour combination

Compact habit, ideal for pots or the front of the border

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The rich, earthy tones of Zinnia ‘Aztec Sunset Improved’ provide a mellow warmth to your planting schemes all summer long - perfect for planting in groups where this harmonious colour mixture can really shine to its full potential. Not only do they create a lovely effect in a group but these pretty flowers are individually detailed and beautiful. Compact in size, you can admire their finer details up close in patio pots, as a cut flower or as an outdoor table centrepiece, they’re also very handy for filling gaps at the front of the border, making sure every inch of your garden is brimming with colour! Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 15cm (6”).


1 Packet (20 Seeds) (KA9963)

Direct sow zinnia seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May once the soil has warmed. Choose a position in full sun on moist, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8") in drills spaced 30cm (12") apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 7-21 days. When zinnia seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 23cm (9") apart.

Alternatively, sow indoors from March to April at a temperature of 20-30C (68-86F). After sowing, keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged and do not exclude light as this helps germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions. When zinnia plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting outdoors at a spacing of 30cm (12”) apart.

Water regularly until zinnia plants are fully established. Deadhead faded zinnia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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