Zinnia, Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds – Organic, Heirloom

1.050 KD

Thumbelina is destined to be the darling of your garden! A 1963 All-America Selections winner, this charming variety may be shorter, but still produces an abundance of cheerful blossoms in a wide range of colors. Zinnias thrive in heat, bloom all season, and are very easy to grow. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant or in a vase.

Weight: 1gram (~170 seeds)

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 10″–16″ tall, 8″–10″ wide

Variety Information: 1″–1½” flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and orange.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

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 8″

Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″

 

Growing Info.:

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

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