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Oklahoma Scarlet
Flower
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 9" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Prolific 1 1/2-2 1/2" double and semidouble petite, yet sturdy, scarlet red blooms. Excellent, reliable accent flowers for market bouquets, wedding flowers, and event work. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam, pH 6.0-7.0. Space plants 9" apart. Germination: 5-10 days.