floret flower seeds Zinnia Unicorn Mix – Floret Flower Farm

floret flower seeds Zinnia Unicorn Mix – Floret Flower FarmZinnia Unicorn Mix Zinnia elegans This variety is Chriss very favorite, and here on the farm we affectionately refer to it as Chriss Rainbow. He is convinced its going to be the next big thing! This mix of medium sized, domed blooms comes in an enchanting range of colors, including raspberry, tangerine, magenta, lemon, apricot, dusty lilac, and blushall with striking lavender centers. What makes these flowers so unique is that they have a multitoned

Zinnia elegans

This variety is Chris’s very favorite, and here on the farm we affectionately refer to it as Chris’s Rainbow. He is convinced it’s going to be the next big thing!

This mix of medium-sized, domed blooms comes in an enchanting range of colors, including raspberry, tangerine, magenta, lemon, apricot, dusty lilac, and blush—all with striking lavender centers. What makes these flowers so unique is that they have a multitoned ombre effect and many of the blooms possess a rainbow-like quality. To experience their full range of coloring, allow flowers to mature on the plant.

Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. We will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.

To help you have more success growing these special varieties, each seed order will include a printed growing guide with step-by-step instructions.

Details:
Planting depth: ¼ in
Germination soil temp: 60°F–80°F
Days to germination: 3 to 5 days
Site: full sun
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 to 12 in tall
Days to maturity: 75 to 95 days
Height: 40 to 52 in
Approximate seeds per packet: 50

How to Grow:
Sow seeds indoors in trays or pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Zinnias are very cold sensitive, so wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting outside. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded into the garden once weather is consistently warm.

Harvesting/Vase Life:
Use the “wiggle test”: Grab the stem about 8 in down from the flower and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, don’t cut yet. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest. Do not put in the cooler. Zinnias are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of 7 days.