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.