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Zinnia elegans

Double flowers begin with dark-pink that fades to pale-pink as they age and bloom summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Height: 2-4’

Light Requirements: full sun

Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5

USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)

How to Grow

Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination

Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth

Plant Spacing: 9-12”

Days to Maturity: 75-90 days

Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.

Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date. 

Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.

Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.

Photo by @graingerfieldfarm

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Zinnia elegans

Double flowers begin with dark-pink that fades to pale-pink as they age and bloom summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Height: 2-4’

Light Requirements: full sun

Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5

USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)

How to Grow

Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination

Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth

Plant Spacing: 9-12”

Days to Maturity: 75-90 days

Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.

Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date. 

Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.

Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.

Photo by @graingerfieldfarm

Zinnia elegans

Double flowers begin with dark-pink that fades to pale-pink as they age and bloom summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Height: 2-4’

Light Requirements: full sun

Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5

USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)

How to Grow

Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination

Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth

Plant Spacing: 9-12”

Days to Maturity: 75-90 days

Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.

Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date. 

Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.

Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.

Photo by @graingerfieldfarm