{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-oklahoma-salmon","title":"Zinnia elegans OKLAHOMA Salmon | Cut Flower Zinnia","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZinnia elegans Oklahoma Salmon | Cut Flower Zinnia Seeds\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans ‘Oklahoma Salmon’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional cut flower zinnia loved for its \u003cstrong\u003ewarm salmon-pink, peach, coral and soft apricot tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, abundant flowering and strong, well-branched stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eOklahoma series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety was developed specifically with cut flower production in mind. It produces masses of \u003cstrong\u003epetite semi-double to double blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an incredibly productive source of flowers for bouquets throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are smaller and more refined than those of large-flowered zinnias, making Oklahoma Salmon particularly valuable for \u003cstrong\u003emarket bouquets, wedding flowers, garden-style arrangements and professional floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous, heat-loving and highly productive. Regular cutting encourages continued branching and the development of new flowering stems throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oklahoma Salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salmon-pink with peach, coral and soft apricot tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-double to double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4–6 cm \/ 1.5–2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 75–100 cm \/ 30–40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous and well-branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 75–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facultative short-day plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, wedding floristry, flower beds, containers and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Salmon, Peach \u0026amp; Coral Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is what makes Oklahoma Salmon particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than producing flowers in one flat salmon shade, the blooms develop a beautiful range of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm salmon-pink, peach, coral and soft apricot tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual flowers may vary slightly in colour, creating a natural tonal effect when several stems are arranged together. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sophisticated warm shades combine beautifully with cream, blush pink, apricot, burgundy, terracotta and other muted garden colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Oklahoma Salmon especially attractive for \u003cstrong\u003ewedding flowers, romantic bouquets and modern garden-style floral arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Cut Flower Zinnia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oklahoma series has a long-standing reputation as a productive cut flower zinnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon combines \u003cstrong\u003estrong stems, excellent branching and abundant flower production\u003c\/strong\u003e with a smaller flower size that is extremely useful for floristry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 cm blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e are considerably more delicate than giant zinnias, allowing them to function as both a small focal flower and an accent flower within mixed bouquets. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Oklahoma Salmon especially valuable for growers who already grow large-flowered zinnias and want another flower size for bouquet work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbundant Semi-Double to Double Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon produces an abundance of \u003cstrong\u003esemi-double to fully double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layered petals create a charming, rounded appearance while retaining the relaxed character of a garden-grown flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the plants are highly productive and well branched, a relatively small planting can provide a surprisingly large number of stems during the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages the plants to continue producing new flowering shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong \u0026amp; Well-Branched Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon develops \u003cstrong\u003evigorous, upright and naturally branching plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder good growing conditions, plants commonly reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e75–100 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing numerous stems suitable for cutting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages further branching and helps maintain flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown specifically for cut flowers, closer spacing can also encourage the development of longer, straighter stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut \u0026amp; Come Again\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest advantages of Oklahoma Salmon is its \u003cstrong\u003ecut-and-come-again flowering habit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of producing a single flush of flowers and finishing, plants continue developing new branches after harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more regularly mature flowers are harvested, the more the plants are encouraged to produce additional flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional or intensive cut flower production, \u003cstrong\u003esuccession sowings approximately every 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e can provide an even more consistent supply of high-quality stems throughout summer. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon is fast-growing and easy to raise from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor transplant production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1 seed per cell or small pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the seed lightly with \u003cstrong\u003evermiculite or growing substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight is \u003cstrong\u003enot required for germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 21–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect germination in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days at 21–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer conditions can accelerate germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist, but avoid prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias grow quickly and should not be kept in small cells for too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings carefully because excessive root disturbance and transplant stress should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon is also excellent for \u003cstrong\u003edirect sowing into the garden or field\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow outdoors only after the soil has warmed and \u003cstrong\u003eall danger of frost has passed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can be covered with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm of soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias are extremely sensitive to frost and prefer warm growing conditions, so there is little advantage in sowing them outdoors too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous supply of cut flowers, sow another batch approximately \u003cstrong\u003eevery 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during the appropriate part of the season. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon loves warm summer conditions and performs best with abundant light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh light intensity and warm temperatures encourage rapid plant development and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid planting in heavily shaded positions, particularly when growing specifically for cut flowers, as strong light helps produce vigorous plants and good-quality flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Fertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Oklahoma Salmon in \u003cstrong\u003efertile, loose and well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soil pH of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.3–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for field production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed moderately with a balanced fertilizer once plants are actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, as this can encourage excessive leafy growth and softer stems rather than balanced flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Air Circulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly when necessary, particularly during hot and dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the soil to drain well and avoid keeping the root zone permanently saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood \u003cstrong\u003eair circulation between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly important for zinnias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever possible, water near the base of the plants rather than repeatedly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinching for More Cut Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cut flower production, Oklahoma Salmon benefits from \u003cstrong\u003epinching when young\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce plants are established and actively growing, remove the central growing tip above a pair of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis encourages the development of several strong side branches rather than one dominant central stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bushier plant capable of producing \u003cstrong\u003emore harvestable flowering stems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting later in the season continues this process naturally by stimulating additional branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Oklahoma Salmon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias should be harvested only when the stems are sufficiently mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not judge maturity solely by how open the flower appears. Instead, check the firmness of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the simple \u003cstrong\u003e“wiggle test”\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the stem approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm below the flower\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently shake it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stem remains stiff and the flower head stays relatively stable, the flower is ready to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stem bends easily and the flower head wobbles strongly, allow it to mature for a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest during the \u003cstrong\u003ecooler part of the day\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably early morning or evening, and place stems immediately into clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable post-harvest conditions, Oklahoma Salmon has an approximate \u003cstrong\u003evase life of 7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Wedding \u0026amp; Market Bouquets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOklahoma Salmon is particularly valuable for florists because of its combination of \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated colour and refined flower size\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm salmon, peach, coral and apricot shades work beautifully in modern seasonal palettes, while the petite flowers provide a different scale from large focal zinnias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower gardens • Flower farms • Market bouquets • Wedding flowers • Bridal bouquets • Florist arrangements • Summer bouquets • Garden-style arrangements • Event floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Oklahoma Salmon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional cut flower variety • Exceptional salmon-pink, peach \u0026amp; coral colouring • Abundant semi-double to double blooms • Refined 4–6 cm flower size • Strong stems • Excellent branching • Highly productive • Cut-and-come-again flowering • Approx. 75–100 cm tall • 75–90 days to maturity • Excellent for repeated harvesting • Approx. 7–10 day vase life • Outstanding for bouquets, weddings and floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans ‘Oklahoma Salmon’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding choice for growers looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly productive cut flower zinnia with sophisticated warm colouring and a refined flower size\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unique blend of \u003cstrong\u003esalmon-pink, peach, coral and soft apricot tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with strong stems, prolific flowering and excellent branching, makes Oklahoma Salmon one of the most useful Oklahoma varieties for \u003cstrong\u003eflower farms, cutting gardens, wedding work and professional floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ Salmon","offer_id":47266200486231,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds \/ Salmon","offer_id":54861828620631,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/B57CB926-4810-4777-AEA1-960BA8C046FA.jpg?v=1784899333","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/sv\/products\/zinnia-elegans-oklahoma-salmon","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}