Zinnia - California Giant Mix

$1.69

The Zinnia California Giants, 'Zinnia elegans', has large 4 to 6 inch flowers in an almost limitless range of colors that last a long time before fading. For long hot summers, nothing beats Zinnias for brilliant bloom color and long blooming period. The Zinnia is the state flower of Indiana. Flower colors include white, pink, salmon, rose, red, yellow, orange, lavender and purple. Zinnia California Blend displays large 4 to 6 inch flowers that will continue to bloom from early summer through fall until first frost. The Zinnia performs best in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. They need to be kept well watered but not soggy wet. Plant in late spring, 2 weeks after the average last frost date. This Zinnia is great for cut and dried flowers and looks excellent in mass plantings. ... details

Cosmos - Albatross Lovers of white flowers must try this Cosmos. . Cosmos begin blooming 10 weeks after seeding and bloom from summer to first fall frost. They like the shorter days of fall and will often bloom even stronger than they do in the summer. The Albatross Cosmos prefer full sun but they can withstand a little shade. Do not over fertilize or over water. Plant this Cosmos in the spring after the last average frost date. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers.