
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.
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.