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Rolling, feathery petals are spectacular in bouquets and as garden adornments. At 4"–6" wide, this is one of the largest zinnias available! Double and semi-double blooms in brilliant shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow. The petals are long with rolled edges that turn under and sometimes twist. Each individual flower lasts a long time on the plant and in the vase. A swath of these colorful blooms will be a beacon to tempt butterflies to your area. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.)
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- Variety Info
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- 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: 24"–36" tall and 12"–18" wide
Variety Info: 4"–6" flowers in shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
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
Sprouts in: 3–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.
- GraceVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsJul 5, 2026My favorite zinnias
I buy these seeds every year, but this year I bought 4 bags and only half of them are cactus. I’m a little disappointed, I was expecting to have all cactus zinnias in my garden. I hope next year you can collect the correct seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningJul 11, 2026Hey Grace,
Thank you so much for being such a loyal customer and for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so glad to hear that these are your favorite zinnias - that really means the world to us. I completely understand your disappointment about not getting all cactus varieties this year after purchasing 4 bags. That's definitely not the experience we want for our dedicated customers like you. Your feedback about the seed collection is really valuable to us, and we'll make sure to pass this along to our growing team. We truly appreciate your patience and hope next year's harvest gives you exactly the beautiful cactus zinnias you're looking for. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Janet D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 2026Delighted with Seedlings
I planted the Zinnia Seeds directly to the garden soil. Amazingly they sprouted in three days!! Our Spring 2026 provided the perfect weather needed to nourish their growth. The "seedlings" are healthy and growing very fast. I recommend these as they are so easy to plant and are growing taller by the day.
EGEpic GardeningJun 10, 2026Hey Janet,
What an amazing three-day germination rate with our Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds! We love hearing about those healthy, fast-growing seedlings taking off so quickly in your garden. Direct sowing can be so rewarding when the conditions are just right like they were for you this spring. It sounds like you're going to have some gorgeous blooms coming your way! Thanks for sharing your Cactus Flower Blend zinnia success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Becky M.TX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 1, 2025My new favorite!
I didn’t think I would like this variety but I wanted several types, colors, and textures. The orange cactus zinnias are large and a show stopper. I was taken by surprise of how beautiful they are.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningAug 4, 2025Hey Becky M.,
Wow, wow, wow! What gorgeous photos! It's amazing how those orange cactus zinnias turned out to be such show stoppers - we love when a variety that someone wasn't initially sure about becomes their new favorite! Your experience really highlights how rewarding it can be to try different types, colors, and textures. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Allie A.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 29, 2025Beautiful and easy to grow!
A love having the different look of a traditional zinnia. Colors are beautiful so far and very easy to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 30, 2025Hey Allie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your photo! We're so excited that you're loving the unique look of the Cactus Flower Blend Zinnias - they really do have such a distinctive charm compared to traditional zinnias! The beautiful colors and easy growing nature make them such a joy to have in the garden. It's wonderful to hear they're performing so well for you. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Hugh P.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 8, 2026so far so good
Good germination and look good so far after transplanting
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground
