{"product_id":"zinnia-purple-flower","title":"Zinnia Purple Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eZinnia is an annual flower that comes in a variety of colors and is popular among gardeners as well as pollinators. It can tolerate low temperatures but cannot grow in frost. The flower comes in different colors, shapes and sizes some look like dahlias and some have daisy-like flowerheads. Zinnia is a very easy-to-grow and fast-blooming flower and is the primary choice for beginners to grow. You can easily grow zinnia in your home garden, terrace garden or balcony. It creates an awesome look for your garden and is also a favorite of butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size grow bag is best for Zinnia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 x 9 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e12 x 12 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 15 (W*H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia Growing Season In India \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinnias prefer warm climates and can grow in any season but spring, summer and winter are the perfect times to sow zinnia seeds. You can plant zinnias when the weather is warm, from February to April or August to December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow Zinnia From Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow the zinnia seeds directly as it does not like to transplant. Sow zinnia seeds when the soil temperature is around 21-26°C. Take a pot, fill it with potting mix and sow the zinnia seeds in the soil at a depth of about 0.5 cm and 12-20 cm apart. Water the potting soil gently through a watering can and keep the soil moist until germination. Zinnia seeds germinate quickly, in about 4-10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Fertilizer For Zinnia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd Phosphorus-rich fertilizer once a month during the blooming season (summer to frost) to encourage more flowers. You can also add cow manure or vermicompost during the zinnia growing season.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia Plant Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil : Use fertile, organic matter and well-draining soil to plant zinnias. \u003cbr\u003eWater : Zinnia needs proper watering before maturity. You can water 2-2.5 cm per week and keep the soil moist as consistent moisture is the key to successful zinnia growth.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight : Zinnias thrive in full sunlight (6-8 hours) and may not grow well in shade. \u003cbr\u003eTemperature : The minimum day temperature for growing Zinnia is 16°C and the optimum temperature for growing zinnia ranges from 23-28°C.\u003cbr\u003eCommon pests and diseases : Pests such as spider mites and caterpillars attack the zinnia plant and diseases such as powdery mildew and bacterial wilt affect the plant. These diseases develop when the leaves are wet and the plants do not get a proper space. You can use neem oil to protect your zinnia plants from insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia Blooming Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinnia is a fast-blooming flower plant. It blooms from late spring to frost. Usually, it takes 45-70 days for seeds to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43754033381410,"sku":"HOBFS015ZPF","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/ZinniaPurpleFlower.jpg?v=1745128968","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/zinnia-purple-flower","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}