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Zinnia elegans Cresto! Peaches & Cream Mix | Zinnia

Zinnia elegans Cresto! Peaches & Cream Mix | Zinnia

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Zinnia elegans Cresto! Peaches & Cream Mix | Zinnia

A Stunning Blend of Soft Pastels!
Zinnia elegans ‘Cresto! Peaches & Cream Mix’ offers a gorgeous mix of peach, cream, and soft pastel blooms. These vibrant, double-layered flowers are perfect for garden borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Zinnias thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing long-lasting color from summer to fall. This variety is an absolute must-have for any garden, adding a cheerful, pastel beauty that suits every outdoor space!

Key Features

  • Flower Color: Peach, cream, soft pink, salmon
  • Plant Height: 75 cm (30 inches)
  • Flowering Season: July - September
  • Use: Cut flowers, cut foliage, landscaping, heat-tolerant, full sun
  • Height Category: Medium
  • Hybrid Status: Open-pollinated
  • Vase Life: 7 days

Growing Instructions

  • Sowing: Direct sow where the plants are to flower in April to May. Sow 3 mm deep in rows, spaced 30 cm apart in well-prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Water regularly.
  • Indoor sowing: Can be sown indoors from March to April into seed compost at 15-25°C. When large enough to handle, transplant to cooler conditions.
  • Germination: Takes 7-14 days. After germination, thin seedlings to 25 cm spacing.
  • Planting Out: Acclimatize seedlings for 10-15 days and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Cultivation Tips

  • Cut flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and prolong the flowering window, or deadhead to prevent seed formation and encourage continuous growth.
  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
  • Pinching: Pinch back when plants are 20-30 cm tall to promote bushier growth.
  • Maturity: Ready for harvest in 75-90 days.
  • Spacing: Space plants at 30 cm apart for optimal growth.

Why Choose Zinnia elegans ‘Cresto! Peaches & Cream Mix’?

  • Perfect for beginners: Zinnias are easy to grow and require minimal care.
  • Long-lasting beauty: Enjoy months of vibrant color in your garden or vase.
  • Versatile: Great for flower arrangements, cut flowers, and as a decorative addition to garden borders and landscaping.

 

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