Zinnia Purple Gem

Zinnia Purple Gem — variety description

Zinnia Purple Gem (Zinnia elegans) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Zinnia Gem, which gives us charming flowers, will be an accent in any garden. The round pompon-like flower heads are extremely attractive and work well in almost any type of arrangement.

Zinnias are prized not only for their appearance but also for their easy cultivation and abundant flowering. It belongs to the lower-growing varieties that reach about 55 cm in height.

It begins flowering in midsummer and continues until the first autumn frosts, decorating borders and flower beds. You can also create magnificent bouquets with them.

Zinnia is one of the brightest and most rewarding summer flowers — it flowers from July until the frosts, attracts butterflies and is excellent for cutting. The more you cut, the more it flowers.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 90%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; direct or as seedlings
• Flowering: June – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Zinnia Purple Gem

Zinnia Purple Gem seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in June – November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Zinnia Purple Gem

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 25–35 cm
• Germination: 4–7 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Zinnias are annual plants that are very easy to grow and can be grown from seed without problems. Zinnia seeds are sown indoors in spring. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent position after 4 - 5 weeks, when they have developed 3 - 5 pairs of true leaves. The plants should be spaced 30 x 40 cm apart. Zinnias love sunny spots and warm soil. They do not require much water and tolerate drought well.

Sow directly in warm soil after mid-May or for seedlings in April — zinnia dislikes transplanting, so use individual pots. Water at the base to avoid powdery mildew.

Flowering and uses

Cut the flowers at full bloom — the stem must be firm below the flower. Cutting stimulates new flowers.

Frequently asked questions

When should Zinnia Purple Gem be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 90%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

When is zinnia sown?

Directly outside after the last frosts (May) or for seedlings in April, in individual pots.

Why is there a white coating on the zinnia leaves?

This is powdery mildew — water at the base, in the morning, and leave space between the plants for ventilation.