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Zinnia Zesty Scarlet Seed is made for gardeners who want strong, warm-season colour in sunny South African spaces. Its compact habit and double scarlet blooms make it a bright option for bedding, containers and mixed annual displays.
View our detailed grow guide: Zinnia Grow Guide for South African Conditions.
Plant Information
- Plant Type: Annual
- Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
Growing Information
- General Sowing Time: Spring to summer after frost risk has passed; in warmer frost-free regions, sow while conditions remain warm.
- Position: Full sun with good airflow.
- Sow Depth: 5-10 mm.
- Spacing: 25-35 cm apart for airflow and strong garden performance.
- Germination: 5-10 days under warm conditions.
- Height: 45-60 cm for the Zesty series.
- Available Pack Sizes: 10 coated seed, 100 coated seed, 1000 coated seed
Why Grow Zinnia Zesty Scarlet?
- Scarlet blooms create bold colour impact in summer beds and patio pots.
- Double-flowered form gives the planting a full, decorative finish.
- Compact growth suits mass bedding, edging and container displays.
- Excellent for pollinator-friendly annual plantings.
- Coated seed is easier to place and handle at sowing time.
Garden Uses
Use Zinnia Zesty Scarlet as a high-impact colour block, or combine it with orange, yellow and white zinnias for a hot summer mix. It also works well near herbs and vegetables where pollinator-attracting flowers are welcome.
Growing Notes
- Direct sow into warm, prepared soil where possible, as zinnias dislike rough transplanting.
- In frost-prone regions, start seed under cover and transplant gently once conditions are safe.
- Water deeply, then allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
- Avoid overhead watering where possible and keep plants well spaced to reduce mildew pressure.
- Deadhead or pick flowers often to keep new buds forming through the warm season.
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