{"product_id":"zinnia-seeds-cherry-queen-zinnia-elegans-dahlia-flowered-double-cut-flowers","title":"Zinnia Seeds Cherry Queen | Zinnia elegans Dahlia Flowered Double Cut Flowers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Queen'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Large fully double dahlia-shaped cherry-red flowers on strong stems\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Queen' is a tall, dahlia-flowered zinnia producing large, fully double blooms in a rich cherry-red shade on strong upright stems. Its bold flowers and long stems make it particularly well suited to cutting, while the bushy plants provide strong colour in sunny summer borders. Dahlia-flowered zinnias typically reach around 60–90 cm and are valued for their large blooms and suitability as cut flowers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    This half-hardy annual performs best in a warm, sheltered position in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Zinnias flower through summer into early autumn and continue producing fresh blooms when regularly deadheaded or cut for arrangements.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Large, fully double dahlia-shaped cherry-red flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Strong upright stems ideal for cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Long flowering season through summer and early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Excellent for bold colour in sunny borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cutting gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Sunny borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Summer bedding displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Pollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June after the last frost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, once conditions are reliably warm\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-hardy annual\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°C (68°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm (¼ in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No – cover lightly with compost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost lightly moist but avoid overwatering\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered position\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm (12–16 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm (24–36 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e● Do not sow too early indoors; RHS recommends waiting until late April or early May because young zinnias perform poorly if planted out while nights are still cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e● Pinch out the central growing tip when plants are around 20–30 cm tall to encourage branching and increase flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e● Water at soil level and avoid repeatedly wetting the foliage, as zinnias can be susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e● Deadhead regularly or cut flowers frequently to stimulate continuous production of new blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e● Taller dahlia-flowered plants may benefit from discreet support or netting, especially when grown as a cut-flower crop or in exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54227216826706,"sku":"9263 - Zinnia Cherry Queen","price":1.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/9263.jpg?v=1786395219","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/zinnia-seeds-cherry-queen-zinnia-elegans-dahlia-flowered-double-cut-flowers","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}