{"product_id":"zinnia-zesty-scarlet","title":"Zinnia Zesty Scarlet Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinnia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView our detailed grow guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/how-to-grow-zinnias-in-south-africa-complete-seed-to-flower-guide\"\u003eZinnia Grow Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Zinnia elegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Spring to summer after frost risk has passed; in warmer frost-free regions, sow while conditions remain warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun with good airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: 5-10 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 25-35 cm apart for airflow and strong garden performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 5-10 days under warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45-60 cm for the Zesty series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 10 coated seed, 100 coated seed, 1000 coated seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Zinnia Zesty Scarlet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarlet blooms create bold colour impact in summer beds and patio pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-flowered form gives the planting a full, decorative finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth suits mass bedding, edging and container displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for pollinator-friendly annual plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated seed is easier to place and handle at sowing time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow into warm, prepared soil where possible, as zinnias dislike rough transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn frost-prone regions, start seed under cover and transplant gently once conditions are safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply, then allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overhead watering where possible and keep plants well spaced to reduce mildew pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead or pick flowers often to keep new buds forming through the warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"10 coated seed","offer_id":46149892505736,"sku":"372205-S010SC","price":87.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 coated seed","offer_id":46149892571272,"sku":"372205-S100SC","price":713.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 coated seed","offer_id":46149892538504,"sku":"372205-S01MSC","price":6969.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/Zinnia_Zesty_Scarlet_Container.jpg?v=1782892926","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/zinnia-zesty-scarlet","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}