{"product_id":"zinnia-california-giants-mix-seeds","title":"Zinnia California Giants Mix Seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e🌼 Zinnia California Giant Mix – big, joyful colour for summer borders and cutting 🌞\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eTurn your beds and vases into a festival of colour. California Giants throw up towering stems topped with huge, dahlia-style blooms in vivid shades of crimson, coral, magenta, lemon, tangerine, ivory and more. They love South African heat, pump out flowers for months, and bring bees and butterflies dancing into the garden. Plant them once… then keep cutting and they’ll keep giving. 💐🐝\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Guide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e🌸 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/how-to-grow-zinnias-in-south-africa-complete-seed-to-flower-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZinnia Grow Guide (Raw Seed) for South Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"479\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/strong\u003e borders, cutting gardens, allotments, and statement pots on sunny patios.\u003cbr data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eBloom size\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-large on sturdy, long stems – made for vases. ✂️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eHighlights (features that make life better) 🎯\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"711\"\u003eHuge, show-stopping blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌈 in a rainbow mix – instant appeal and easy bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eCut-and-come-again habit\u003c\/strong\u003e ✂️ – the more you pick, the more they flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"880\"\u003eHeat-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e ☀️ and quick from seed – colour in ±8–12 weeks in SA summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"959\"\u003ePollinator-friendly 🐝\u003c\/strong\u003e – supports bees and butterflies while brightening veg plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003eReliable and generous 🌸\u003c\/strong\u003e – tall, branching plants (±75–100 cm) with loads of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eSowing and planting in South Africa 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eWhen to sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eGauteng\/Highveld:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aug–Nov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003eKZN\/Lowveld \u0026amp; Coastal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aug–Dec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eWestern Cape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sept–Jan\u003cbr data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eFrost-free areas can sow into late summer for autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eHow to sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow where they are to flower (best). Sow 5–10 mm deep, keep moist. Germinates in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at 20–26 °C.\u003cbr data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eStarting in trays is fine for an early jump; \u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003etransplant gently\u003c\/strong\u003e at 2–3 true leaves and disturb roots as little as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants for airflow and strong stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eSuccession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow every \u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for non-stop blooms right through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1848\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eLight and soil ☀️🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (6–8+ hours daily) gives the biggest flowers and longest stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1932\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, compost-enriched soil (neutral to slightly acidic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light, balanced organic fertiliser gets them moving; avoid over-feeding nitrogen which reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003eWatering 💧\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2156\"\u003eKeep seedbeds evenly moist until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2206\"\u003eOnce growing, water \u003cstrong data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2226\"\u003edeeply 1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2283\"\u003eWater at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e; keep leaves dry to limit powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2353\"\u003ePro tips for lush plants 🛠️\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2401\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003ePinch once\u003c\/strong\u003e at 25–30 cm to encourage bushy plants and more flower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003eMulch\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold moisture and keep roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eDeadhead or keep cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e to extend flowering for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2584\"\u003eGive \u003cstrong data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003egood airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e; avoid crowding to reduce mildew pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eFor the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut when petals are mostly open and the stem feels firm; expect \u003cstrong data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2735\"\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e of vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2769\"\u003eSize guide 📏\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2836\" data-start=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2836\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2825\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 30–40 cm pots with quality potting mix; stake in windy spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3097\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003eBring effortless, sun-soaked colour to your garden and armfuls of cheerful stems to your home. \u003cstrong data-end=\"3092\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003eAdd Zinnia California Giant Mix to your garden and enjoy a rainbow of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🎨🌺 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1g raw seed: \u003c\/b\u003eApprox 100 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring \/ Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5 mm - cover very lightly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30-40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 14 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e90 - 100cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm to 45cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrought to you by \u003cb\u003eUbuntuberg Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; 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