Zinnia Precious Metals book Harvesting/Vase Life:Use the “wiggle test”:

Harvesting/Vase Life:Use the “wiggle test”: Grab the stem about 8 in down from the flower and gently shake it

but not overly ripe

vivid magenta plumes

rolled petals

and emerald-green foliage with a striking purple cast

Zinnia Precious Metals book Harvesting/Vase Life:Use the “wiggle test”:Zinnia Precious Metals Zinnia elegans This giant flowered mix includes shades of linen, icy lavender, pale pink, soft peach, and palomino. As flowers age, the lower petals often fade to turquoise dusted with lavender, giving blooms an icy metallic quality. The flower heads are dense and leathery and the backs of the petals have apple green veining. To experience their full range of coloring, allow flowers to mature on the plant. Please note that this