Description
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.)
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Zinnia
- 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
- Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
- Seed Depth: ¼”
- Seed Spacing: 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.
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