Description

Botanical Interests' Organic Peruvian Blend Zinnia (Zinnia peruviana) is a charming and adaptable variety perfect for a variety of gardens. Known for its simple, open, single blooms in vibrant red and yellow, this zinnia thrives in hot, dry conditions and blooms continuously from summer to frost. Native to Arizona, Mexico, and Central and South America, these compact plants are ideal for containers, borders, or mass plantings in drought-prone gardens. With long, sturdy stems, they’re also excellent for creating fresh or dried floral arrangements. Additionally, they attract pollinators and are deer-resistant, making them an eco-friendly choice for your landscape.

Botanical Name: Zinnia peruviana
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Arizona, Mexico, Central and South America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36'' tall and 24″–28″ wide
Variety Information: 1''–2'' red or yellow single blooms
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, 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 8″–12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″–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.

24 seeds.