Zinnia elegans
Zinnia elegans
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These colorful bloomers are perfect for adding a splash of vibrancy and vitality to any garden!
California Giant Zinnias have large, dahlia-type flowers that bloom freely in bright shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white over a long summer season. Remove faded zinnia blooms to extend the growing season!
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7 - 12 Days
18"+
24 - 36"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, and Songbirds, Pet Friendly
Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Fill Weight (grams): 0.55
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 50 - 65
Days To Bloom: 35 - 75 Days
Landscape Use: Bedding
Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance|Black Walnut Resistance|Dry Soil
Tolerance: Heat Tolerant|Drought Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
After all danger of frost, sow California Giants Mixed Colors Zinnia seeds in open ground well exposed. Or, for earlier bloom, start seeds indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost. Cover with .25" of soil. When the plants are 3" high, thin or transplant.
Planting Depth: 0.25 - 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow California Giants Mixed Colors Zinnia seeds roughly 10 - 15" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Remove faded blooms to extend zinnias growing season.
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