{"product_id":"zinnia-candy-cane-seeds-zinnia-elegans","title":"Zinnia Candy Cane Seeds — Zinnia elegans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Zinnia That Looks Like It Was Dipped in a Sweet Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia Candy Cane\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a delightfully cheerful variety that brings a carnival of colour to the cottage garden. Each bloom is uniquely striped and splashed in bold reds, pinks, and creams — no two flowers are exactly alike, making every stem a little work of art. Fast-growing, heat-loving, and incredibly rewarding, this is a zinnia that earns its place in any cutting garden or sunny border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍬 \u003cstrong\u003eUnique striped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold red, pink, and cream markings on every flower, no two the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long stems and a long vase life, with colours that pop in any arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 60–90 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lovely upright habit, perfect for the back of a border or cutting bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eProlific bloomer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the more you cut, the more it flowers, right through summer into autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦋 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — butterflies and bees love the open, cheerful blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast-growing annual that thrives in a sunny spot with well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous in arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs beautifully with white cosmos, dahlias, and bold foliage for a fun, festive palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinnias love warmth, so wait until the soil has warmed before sowing — from October onwards is ideal in most parts of NZ. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days in warm soil. Sow direct into a sunny, well-drained bed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date and transplant once conditions are warm. Space plants 30–40 cm apart and pinch out the growing tip when young to encourage bushy, multi-stemmed plants with more blooms. Water at the base to avoid powdery mildew, and cut regularly to keep the flowers coming all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✋ \u003cstrong\u003eThe wiggle test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not sure if a bloom is ready to cut? Hold the stem about 10 cm below the flower head and give it a gentle wiggle — if the head flops around, give it a few more days. When it holds firm and stays put, it's ready. And here's the secret: if you can wait just a little longer than you think you should, you'll be rewarded with an even fuller, more open bloom. Patience pays off!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Zinnia Candy Cane (\u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45426669813829,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_2c4b72f1-9106-47ee-9669-6264e0937a55.png?v=1785379970","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/zinnia-candy-cane-seeds-zinnia-elegans","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}