How to sow your free zinnia seeds

Your June subscriber edition comes with a free double-pack of seeds of cornflower 'Blue Ball' and vibrant zinnia 'Early Wonder'. This is a lovely mix of single and semi-double zinnias in colours ranging from bright pink and yellow to red.

Get the best possible results by following our step-by-step video sowing guide, below.

You Will Need

• Zinnia seeds
• Multipurpose, peat-free compost
• Small pots
• Seed tray
• Dibber
• Watering can with rose attachment
• Plant labels
• Pencil

Step 1

Pour multi-purpose compost into a small pot. Gently tamp it level about 1cm below the rim to leave room for watering.

Step 2

Place the seeds about 3cm apart on the surface. Cover lightly with compost, ideally using a sieve to remove any lumps.

Step 3

Water using a small watering can with a rose, so the seeds are not dislodged. Place in a warm spot and keep the compost just moist.

Step 4

Pricking out: Gather your seedlings, some slightly larger pots, fresh multi-purpose compost and a dibber. Fill one new pot with compost.

Step 5

Holding a seedling by a leaf, use the dibber to lever it out of the compost, bringing all the roots with it.

Step 6

​​​​Firm and water in gently.