Description
Botanical Interests' Zinnia Mazurkia (Zinnia elegans) features stunning, 3″ double and semi-double flowers with deep pink petals and white-tipped edges, resembling strawberries and whipped cream. These compact plants, growing 24″ tall and 12″ wide, are perfect for containers and landscaping. They thrive in full sun, bloom from summer to frost, and attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, Zinnia Mazurkia stands up to summer's heat and makes a wonderful cut flower. The petals are edible, adding both beauty and function to your garden. Deer resistant, this variety is sure to be a standout in any space.
Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″ tall and 12″ wide
Variety Information: 3″ double and semi-double scarlet flowers with white-tipped petals
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
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: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing blooms where the small, yellow flowers between petals have not yet emerged. Change vase water often.
38 seeds.