Zinnia elegans ‘Salsiando’ | Bicolor Zinnia Mix | Macarenia + Mazurkia Blend

Zinnia elegans ‘Salsiando’ is a superb specialty mix combining two of the most striking bicolor zinnia varieties — ‘Macarenia’ and ‘Mazurkia’. This blend delivers exceptional colour impact, featuring blooms with bold scarlet petals tipped in glowing gold or cream. The result is a lively, eye-catching palette perfect for summer borders, cutting gardens, and vibrant floral design.

Plants are uniform, productive, and easy to grow, offering long stems, reliable branching, and a high proportion of double flowers. Heat-tolerant and fast-blooming, ‘Salsiando’ is an ideal choice for both beginners and professional cut-flower growers.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans ‘Salsiando’
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–75 cm
• Spread / Plant spacing: 25–30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Days to maturity: 75–90 days
• Pinching: When plants reach 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
• Flower size: Approx. 8 cm
• Use: Borders • Cut Flowers • Landscapes • Containers
• Flowering period: July – September (or until frost)
• Mostly double scarlet flowers with golden tips.
  

Why Grow ‘Salsiando’

• Premium mix of two award-quality bicolor zinnias
• High percentage of double flowers
• Heat-loving and extremely easy to grow
• Excellent branching habit for continuous harvest
• Thrives in full sun and warm conditions
• Perfect for bold bouquets, artistic floral work, and standout garden displays
• A fun, conversation-starting variety — people always react to it!

How to Sow

Sow Indoors (March–April)

• Start seeds 4–6 weeks before the last frost
• Sow in trays/pots with seed compost; cover lightly (needs light to germinate)
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Transplant carefully into 7 cm pots when 3–5 cm tall
• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed
• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

Direct Sow (April–July)

• Sow in full sun in warm, well-prepared soil
• Cover lightly; seeds require light for germination
• Germination in 5–10 days
• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm spacing
• Successive sowing every 2–3 weeks (April–July) ensures continuous blooms

Growing Tips

• Loves full sun and warm conditions
• Use compost or a slow-release fertiliser for vigorous plants
• Water deeply but avoid wetting foliage
• Deadhead or cut regularly to encourage abundant blooming
• Protect young plants from slugs/snails
• Pinching at 8–12 in height creates strong branching and more flowers
• Good airflow helps prevent powdery mildew

Harvesting & Vase Life

• Use the wiggle test: if the stem stays stiff, it’s ready to cut
• Do not store zinnias in the cooler
• Add a few drops of bleach to clean vase water to prevent cloudiness
• Vase life: approx. 7 days
• Remove all foliage below the waterline

Perfect For

• Florist-quality bouquets
• Colourful summer borders
• Cutting gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Container displays
• Long-season bloom interest