{"product_id":"zinnia-polar-bear-221","title":"Zinnia Polar Bear Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolar Bear is a classic heirloom Zinnia producing large, fully double blooms in crisp creamy-white, often with a small golden-yellow centre. The densely layered flowers provide beautiful contrast amongst brighter summer colours and are particularly striking when planted en masse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing on tall, sturdy stems, Polar Bear is an excellent variety for cutting gardens, cottage plantings and mixed borders. The elegant white blooms have a good vase life and combine beautifully with almost any colour in floral arrangements. Regular picking encourages further branching and a continuous supply of flowers throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Heat tolerant, fast growing and easy to grow, Zinnias thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Good airflow around plants and watering at soil level rather than over the foliage will help keep plants healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 120 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn, avoiding excessively wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed approximately 5 mm deep. Keep warm and consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 25–30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid unnecessary root disturbance when transplanting. Regularly pick flowers or deadhead spent blooms to encourage branching and continued flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649680134362,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/zinnia-polar-bear.png?v=1771384960","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/zinnia-polar-bear-221","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}