- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Zinnia (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall
Variety Info: 2"–2 ½" flowers in shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather.
Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. Change vase water often.