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Zinnia Zesty Scarlet brings bright summer colour to sunny beds and containers.
Want a colourful, healthy summer display? Explore our Zinnia Grow Guide for shallow sowing, spacing, watering and deadheading in South African gardens.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
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General Sowing Time: Spring to summer after frost risk has passed; in warmer frost-free regions, sow while conditions remain warm.
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Position: Full sun with good airflow.
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Sow Depth: Cover coated seed lightly.
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Spacing: 25–30 cm apart.
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Germination: 5-10 days under warm conditions.
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Height and Spread: Approximately 46–61 cm.
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
- Place coated seed in warm mix, cover lightly, wet thoroughly and keep evenly moist until emergence.
- 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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