Zinnia Zinderella Mix Zinnia Flower Seeds Cut Flower Garden Zinnias

These bright, lilac-colored beauties live up to their name and are certainly fit for a princess. Zinderella Lilac Zinnias have a distinct dome shape and variable petal arrangements with a cream halo around a center eye. When nighttime and daytime temperatures are closer together, blooms produce a single layer of petals. When a larger difference in temps is present, multi-layered petals appear! This cut-and-come-again variety will last until frost when dead-headed or cut back regularly, attracting pollinators to the garden all through the season.

****** PLEASE NOTE: Zinderella Zinnias do not always produce double blooms, even in ideal growing conditions. Some degree of color and shape variation is natural with all zinnia blends.

When to Plant Zinnia Seeds
Zinnias are best started directly outdoors in locations where spring warms up early. Keep in mind that Zinnias are native to Mexico, where they have become accustomed to long, hot summers. They are classed as tender annuals and can be directly sown into the garden after all danger of frost is over and daytime temps are at least 50F and above. In cooler climates, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your area’s average last-frost date. Harden off the plants by vacationing trays outside for a few hours per day before planting them in your garden.

Where to Plant Zinnia Seeds
Choose a spot that has full sun. Zinnias can thrive in a wide array of well-draining soil conditions.

How to Plant Zinnia Seeds
Turn over the soil in the area you want to plant your zinnias and work in 2 or 3 inches of compost or peat moss to help improve soil fertility and drainage. Plant the seeds only about ¼” – ½” deep and you should see seedlings sprout in four to seven days. Once the seedlings reach about 3” tall, thin them to maximize air circulation, and prevent powdery mildew.