Burgundy Red Zinnia Seeds - Flower Plant

Burgundy Red Zinnia is a striking annual flower that produces large, fully double blooms in rich burgundy-red shades atop sturdy, upright stems. Blooming continuously from early summer until the first frost, this easy-to-grow variety is ideal for borders, cutting gardens, cottage gardens, containers, and pollinator landscapes. The long-lasting flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators while making outstanding fresh-cut arrangements.

Features

• Produces large, fully double burgundy-red blooms
• Long flowering season from early summer until frost
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and containers
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
• Heat tolerant and easy to grow
• High-yielding with long-lasting blooms

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
• Common Name (US): Burgundy Zinnia
• Seed Type / Variety: Burgundy Red Flowering Annual Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: April–June (or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C); sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water at the base and allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 inches tall, 12–18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 9–12 inches apart