Zinnia - Dahlia Flowered California Mix - Zinnia elegans

Annual Open Pollinated. Brilliant cut flower mix in shades of orange, purple, red, white, and yellow. Large, 4-5 blooms on strong stems make this mix perfect for the cut flower gardener. Very easy to grow, and adds a rainbow of color to any planting. Grows wild in Mexico, and is best direct seeded. Thin to 12" apart. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom season.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, but needs good drainage
Native: Mexico
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 7-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'-3'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 451

Features

Adds Significant Organic Matter
Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Good Cut Flower
Good Fall Color
Open-Pollinated
Somewhat Drought Tolerant

Characteristics

Organic Status : 3 - 10

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Mix

Flower Color : Orange

Flower Color : Purple

Flower Color : Red

Flower Color : White

Flower Color : Yellow

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Direct sow in late spring to early summer, or plant indoors and transplant out into the garden once the weather has warmed. Cut flowers to encourage more blooms.

Zinnia, California Mix (pack)