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Zinnias are easy to grow and can be sown directly outdoors. The small, pompom flowers are produced in a range of colours and are loved by bees and butterflies! An excellent border filler, or try some in patio pots.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at 20-30C (68-86F) until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Can also be sown direct into the soil after last frost.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart.
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These zinnias are real eye-catchers! Zinnia elegans ‘Forecast’ is a long-lasting and easy-to-grow variety which produces vivid purple, pink, orange, salmon, yellow and cream blooms, the brightly-coloured petals surrounding striking yellow central stamens."Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp seed compost. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep, with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30?C (68-86?F) until after germination which usually takes7-21 days."Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out 30cm (12in) apart after all risk of frost has passed.
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Create a riot of colour in your borders with this brightly coloured zinnia mix! Easy to grow and maintain, these sun-loving annuals look fabulous in borders and pots, make wonderful cut flowers and are a favourite of bees and butterflies.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free- draining, damp seed compost. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep, with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30?C (68-86?F) until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Direct sow outside from late April once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 3mm (1/16in).Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out, after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.
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Outstanding in Thompson & Morgan trials, these robust plants show excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period and producing an abundance of fully double, deep pink-purple, dahlia-like flowers. This is a taller-than-usual variety of zinnia which will add colour and height to border displays as well as to cut flower arrangements. Zinnia Purple Prince will flower all summer until the first frosts, attracting bees and butterflies as well as the admiration of your neighbours!Sow March to May. Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed sowing mix. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep with vermiculite or sowing mix. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30C (68-86F) until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Can also be sown direct into the soil after last frost.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 3cm (12in) apart.
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Outstanding zinnia variety which is much admired for its exotic and extraordinary colouring. The showy, many-petalled blooms are various shades of red, fading to lime, with a bright magenta centre. Ideal in a hot, sunny spot in the garden or in pots on the patio. Cut some for vases too!Direct sow outdoors where they are to grow from april to May once the soil has warmed. Choose a position in full sun on moist, well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8in) in drills spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 7-14 days. When large enough to handle, thin them out to 23cm (9in) apart. Alternatively, sow indoors from March to May at 15-25°C (59-77°F). After sowing, keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged and do not exclude light as this helps germination. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting outdoors.
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Outstanding zinnia variety which is much admired for its exotic and extraordinary colouring. The showy, many-petalled blooms are various shades of red, fading to lime, with a bright magenta centre. Ideal in a hot, sunny spot in the garden or in pots on the patio. Cut some for vases too!Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free- draining, damp seed compost. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep, with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30?C (68-86?F) until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Direct sow outside from late April once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 3mm (1/16in).Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart.
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Distinctly marked, brightly coloured, semi cactus-like blooms each with contrasting petal tips. An outstanding garden performer, freely flowering throughout the summer in borders, as well as making an attractive cut flower.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free draining, damp, seed compost. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30C (68-86F) until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Can also be sown direct into the soil after last frost.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm(12in) apart.
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Stunning double flowers in a spectacular mix of three colours, these magnificent zinnias offer outstanding garden performance, especially when planted en masse in a sunny border. Plants have a stronger root system than other types, making them easier to transplant.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, dampseed compost. Then lightly cover, 3mm (1/8in) deep, with vermiculite or compost. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-30?C (68-86?F) until after germination which usually takes 10-24 days. Direct sow outside from late April once the soil has warmed. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 3mm (1/16in)Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the fragile roots, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart.
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These zinnias are real eye-catchers! Attractive orange blooms with a peachy rose blush are enhanced by their bushy central crest. Ideal for the middle of cottage garden borders and are equally effective in containers on the patio.Direct sow seeds outdoors where they are to grow from april to May once the soil has warmed. Choose a position in full sun on moist, well-drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 3mm (1/8in) in drills spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 7-14 days.When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 23cm (9in) apart. Alternatively, sow indoors from March to april at a temperature of 15-25°C (59-77°F). Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed.
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Simple to use, battery powered water timer to automatically water your garden.Key Benefits Include:Simple and easy to use16 pre-set programs to supply water from once a week up to four times a dayManual watering function, allowing you to water whenever you needBattery operated making setup simpleCan be conveniently used with a water buttComplete with a range of connectors to fit your tapTakes 2 x AA batteries (not included)Controller TypeProgrammableWater NowManual On/OffController Connection Size1" BSP, 1/2" BSP, 3/4" BSP