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Zinnia – Cactus Flower Blend Seeds

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$2.49

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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.)

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall and 12″–18″ wide
Variety Information: 4″–6″ flowers in shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow
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 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

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

60 seeds.