Description

Zinnia 'Thumbelina' (Zinnia elegans) is a delightful, compact variety that packs a punch of color in any garden. A 1963 All-America Selections winner, this charming zinnia produces an abundance of 1″–1½” flowers in vibrant hues of pink, red, yellow, and orange. With its heat tolerance and deer resistance, 'Thumbelina' thrives in full sun, blooming continuously from summer to frost. The flowers are perfect for attracting pollinators, and their long-lasting blooms make for stunning cut flowers in fresh arrangements. Easy to grow, 'Thumbelina' is ideal for containers, flowerbeds, or borders, adding a cheerful touch wherever planted.

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 10″–16″ tall, 8″–10″ wide
Variety Information: 1″–1½” flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and orange.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, 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: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.

170 seeds.