Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia is a late-summer blooming annual with showy flowers in a wide range of colors. Easy to grow from seed.

Sowing Zinnia Seeds

Sow zinnia seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1/8" deep. Or start indoors  4-5 weeks early. Full sun. Spacing 12". 

Zinnia 'California Giants' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25             

Zinnia 'California Giants'  is a fantastic mix of 5-6" wide, double flowers on tall stems. Colors include red, orange, yellow, pink, lavender, purple and white. Great for cutting.

Zinnia 'California Giants' makes a show-stopping display when massed. This heirloom strain dates back to 1919. Also known as Zinnia 'Giants of California'. 

height 3'

Zinnia 'Pumila Mix' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25                

Zinnia 'Lilliput Mix'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25            

Zinnia 'Cactus Flowered Mix' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25               

Zinnia 'Cactus Flowered Mix'  has large, 4-5" blooms in a wide range of colors. The quilled petals are intriguing. This mix includes shades of red, pink, purple, gold, orange, cream and salmon. Click on the picture to see more.

Cactus flowered zinnias are especially nice in cut flower arrangements. Give them a spot in the garden where you can see the intricate flowers up close.  

height 3'

Zinnia 'Sombrero' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25   

Zinnia 'Sombrero'  is a stunning selection with bicolor petals of red and yellow. It's a mid-height variety that can be planted in front of taller zinnias.

For a hot color combination, try planting Zinnia 'Sombrero' with  Canary Bird  and  Scarlet Flame . Not only do these zinnias look hot, but they also love the hot summer weather. 

height 2'  

Zinnia 'Cherry Queen'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25        

Zinnia 'Cherry Queen'  has large, double, cherry-red flowers that are especially attractive to  hummingbirds .

Cherry Queen zinnia blooms from late summer until the first frost. Combine it with other late-blooming annuals, perennials and  ornamental grasses  for a stunning display. It tolerates heat,  drought  and poor soil. 

height 3'

Zinnia 'Luminosa Pink' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25 

Zinnia 'Luminosa Pink'  has 4-5" wide, double, bright pink flowers on tall stems from late summer to fall. 

Zinnia 'Luminosa Pink' looks especially stunning with white, red or violet-blue flowers in the annual garden. I like it with  Nicotiana alata ,  Salvia coccinea  and  Salvia farinacea .

height 3' 

Zinnia 'Purple Prince'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25            

Zinnia 'Purple Prince'  is a gorgeous variety with large, double, wine-purple flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies enjoy the vivid blooms.

Zinnia 'Purple Prince' is an heirloom flower. It has been grown in gardens since 1949. It looks lovely with cool pink or white flowers like  cosmos  and  nicotiana . It's also nice with blue flowers like  Salvia farinacea .

height 3' 

Zinnia 'Ice Queen' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Ice Queen'  is a shorter variety with double flowers that are pinkish red with white tips. The stunning, bicolor flowers are fascinating in the garden or the vase. They attract hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects.

Zinnia 'Ice Queen' is a good choice for the front of the border. It's fun to combine it with  Polar Bear  and  Rose  zinnias for a strawberry dessert theme. 

height 2' 

Zinnia 'Orange King' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Orange King'  is a variable strain with large, double flowers. The 4-5" blooms come in warm shades of golden-orange to reddish-orange. It's a real standout in beds and borders.

Zinnia 'Orange King' looks artistic when paired with blue or white flowers for contrast. For a hot look, combine it with  Cherry Queen  and  Canary Bird  zinnias.

height 3'  

Zinnia 'Scarlet Flame' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Scarlet Flame'  has large, dahlia-style flowers in a vibrant shade of deep scarlet red.

This fabulous flower will be the highlight of your hummingbird garden. Zinnias also attract many different beneficial insects. They are the perfect flower for teaching children about wildlife. 

height 3'  

Zinnia 'Isabellina'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Isabellina'  is a dahlia-style variety with large, semi-double to double, cream colored flowers. This heirloom zinnia has a soft, dreamy quality.

Zinnia 'Isabellina' is perfect for places where you want it to blend with the other flowers rather than distract from the display. It's shown here with  Canary Bird  and  Pumila  zinnias, along with  Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' .

height 3'  

Zinnia 'Oriole' (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds $3.25

Zinnia 'Oriole'  has large, double flowers in variable shades of reddish orange. The overall effect is warm and glowing. 

Zinnia 'Oriole' is stunning in the garden or the vase. A large drift of these zinnias is a memorable sight. For contrast, plant them with blue and white flowers like  salvia  and  nicotiana .

height 3'  

Zinnia 'Polar Bear'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Polar Bear'  is a dahlia-style variety with 4-5" wide, double blooms of snow white. The gold stamens at the center add a nice touch.

Zinnia 'Polar Bear' is a welcome addition to the late summer garden. It goes with nearly everything. Pair it will pastel zinnias to make their colors pop. This heirloom zinnia was introduced in 1933, and it's still popular today.

height 3'  

Zinnia 'Dark Violet'  (Zinnia elegans)

200 seeds  $3.25

This is the darkest violet-purple zinnia that we sell. It's a rare variety with large, double flowers.

You will love how  Zinnia 'Dark Violet'  contrasts with the gold tones of the late summer to fall garden. It combines beautifully with other zinnias and annuals like  sunflowers ,  nicotiana ,  cosmos  and  cleome .

height 3'   

Zinnia 'Canary Bird'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Canary Bird'  is an heirloom variety with large, double blooms in a bright shade of canary yellow. 

Zinnia 'Canary Bird' is highly attractive to butterflies and beneficial insects. Did you know that bees prefer flowers in shades of blue, purple and yellow? Support your local honey bees by pairing this colorful zinnia with  Salvia farinacea .

height 3'   

Zinnia 'Envy'  (Zinnia elegans)

200 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Envy'  is a popular selection with chartreuse-green flowers. The neatly double flowers are 4" across. 

Zinnia 'Envy' can stand alone in the garden or be mixed with other zinnias. For a "lemon meringue" effect, combine it with  Canary Bird  and  Polar Bear . It can also be used to cool down a mixture of pink and red zinnias.

height 3'      

Zinnia 'Rose'  (Zinnia elegans)

200 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Rose'  has 4-5" wide, double flowers in a beautiful shade of rose pink. It's as pretty as a dressed-up doll.

Zinnia 'Rose' combines well with many other colors in the late summer garden. For a delightful combination that is reminiscent of a strawberry dessert, try mixing it with  Polar Bear  and  Ice Queen .

height 3'     

Zinnia 'Meteor'  (Zinnia elegans)

100 seeds  $3.25

Zinnia 'Meteor'  has large, semi-double to double flowers of deep burgundy red. It's the darkest red zinnia in our collection.

Zinnia 'Meteor' looks splendid as the garden matures from late summer to fall. It goes well with the warm golds and buffs of autumn. For a two-tone effect, combine it with other red zinnias like  Cherry Queen  or  Scarlet Flame .

height 3'     

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' (Zinnia haageana)

150 seeds $3.25

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet Mix'  produces loads of 2" wide, semi-double to double flowers in a range of warm colors and bicolors including gold, cream, orange, mahogany red and chocolate brown.

Persian Carpet zinnias are compact and bushy, which makes them an ideal choice for  containers  or the front of the border. Also known as Mexican Zinnia. 

height 15"  spacing 10" 

Zinnia 'Old Mexico'  (Zinnia haageana)

150 seeds $3.25

Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico'  is a short selection for the front of the border. It blooms in profusion with 2" wide, semi-double to double flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange, mahogany and bicolors. Click on the picture to see more.

Old Mexico is an heirloom zinnia. It was an All-America Selections winner in 1962. It's a great choice for filling in gaps between other plants in the garden. 

height 15"  spacing 10" 

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