Decorative Zinnia
Zowie! Yellow Flame Zinnia brings a burst of warm color to any sunny garden, with flowers that live up to their fiery name. This cultivar thrives in full sun and loves consistent moisture, rewarding gardeners with vibrant blooms throughout the season. Start seeds indoors in warm conditions and transplant after frost danger passes, and you'll have fresh-cut flowers to enjoy from mid-summer onward.
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The yellow and flame coloring creates a striking visual impact in garden beds and cut flower arrangements. Zinnias are reliable bloomers in hot weather, and this variety germinates quickly and reliably when given warmth and light. Morning harvests with a bleach-dipped knife keep the flowers fresher longer in the vase, with just a few drops of bleach in the water extending their display considerably.
Zowie! Yellow Flame Zinnia excels as a fresh-cut flower, brightening indoor arrangements with its warm, flame-toned petals. The flowers harvest beautifully when caught at just the right moment, making them a favorite for floral designers and home gardeners who enjoy bringing color indoors.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Germination occurs between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 to 15 days. Cover seeds lightly with seedling mix and keep the soil consistently moist. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants according to mature size requirements, ensuring adequate air circulation. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting in the garden.
Direct sow seeds into warm soil after the last frost date once soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Press seeds lightly into soil and keep the bed consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
For maximum vase life, harvest flowers in the morning when they are at their freshest and petals are just opening. Cut stems with a clean knife that has been dipped in a 10 percent household bleach solution to prevent bacterial growth. Place cut flowers immediately in a vase with water containing a few drops of bleach to significantly prolong their beauty.
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