{"product_id":"zinnia-cresto-red-30211171","title":"Zinnia Seeds 'Cresto Red'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed crested flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnia ‘Cresto Red’ adds a splash of long-lasting vibrant colour to a sunny border, with dazzling red crested flowers on tall stems all through summer. Butterflies and bees love the flowers, and they’re fantastic for cutting. This half-hardy annual is very easy to grow. Sow successionally for an extra-long flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost fill a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Sow seeds 0.5cm (1\/4in) deep and lightly cover with a little more compost. Place in the warmth, 15-20°C (60-68°F) and keep moist .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep seedlings in a light position but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant into trays of potting compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out from April onwards. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed can be sown outdoors when soil is warm. Sow thinly and lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge. Thin to 20cm (8in) apart and transfer thinnings to other parts of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead regularly to prolong the growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":40909482524723,"sku":"30211171","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1171-Zinnia-Cresto-Red-3-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663075301","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/zinnia-cresto-red-30211171","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}