Zinnia Seeds – Zinnia elegans Flower Plant

Zinnia is a warm-season flowering annual known for its vibrant blooms and upright branching growth habit. Plants produce abundant flowers in a wide range of colors and flower forms throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and cut flower gardens. Zinnia performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, adapting well to warm weather conditions and providing continuous ornamental color from summer through fall.

Features

• Upright branching flowering annual
• Produces abundant colorful blooms
• Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
• Commonly grown in cut flower gardens
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Attracts pollinators to garden spaces
• Provides long-lasting seasonal color

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
• Common Name (US): Common Zinnia
• Seed Type / Variety: Zinnia elegans
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 12-48 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-18 inches apart