Candy Stripe Zinnia – MIg

Description

Candy Stripe Zinnias are dazzling, bicolor blooms with vibrant pink and white stripes. These cheerful flowers add a pop of charm to any garden, bouquet, or border. A favorite of pollinators, they are easy to grow, heat-tolerant, and produce abundant blooms all season long.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Direct Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors in early to mid-September, when the weather is still warm (ideal for germination) but transitioning into the cooler season.

Tips for Planting

• Sunlight: Full sun is essential (at least 6–8 hours daily).

• Soil: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost.

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep directly into moist soil.

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once they develop true leaves.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until germination (7–10 days), then water at the base to avoid mildew.

• Blooming: Expect blooms within 50–60 days and continual flowering through the cooler months with deadheading.