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Zinnia ‘Scarlet Flame’
Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Type: Half-Hardy Annual

Zinnia ‘Scarlet Flame’ sets the garden ablaze with intense, fiery red blooms that command attention all summer long. These bold, fully double flowers are borne on strong, upright stems and bloom continuously from early summer to the first frost. Ideal for cutting, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens, this heat-loving annual thrives in sunny spots and poor soil, offering rich colour with minimal effort.

Plant Details
Type: Half-Hardy Annual
Height: 60–75cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun

Growing Information
Sow: March – May indoors or April – May outdoors after frost
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–24°C
Transplant/Thin: Harden off and space 25–30cm apart when planting out
Care: Water at the base to avoid mildew; deadhead regularly for more blooms

Why You’ll Love It
Vivid scarlet-red double blooms
Excellent as a cut flower – long vase life
Attracts bees and butterflies
Heat and drought tolerant once established

Top Tip
Pinch out the first bud to encourage bushier growth and even more blooms!

Perfect For
Cut flower gardens
Hot-colour themed borders
Pollinator-friendly planting
Low-maintenance summer beds

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