Zinnia elegans Seeds (Apricot Zinnia)
Apricot Zinnia (Zinnia elegans), also known as Apricot Blush Zinnia, is a vibrant and stunning plant species. Its name reflects the color of its blooms, which feature beautiful shades of apricot and blush. This annual plant grows up to 2 feet tall and has a bushy habit with slender dark green leaves. Apricot Zinnia is highly adaptable and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-10. To grow this delightful flower, Zinnia elegans seeds can be sown directly into the garden after the last frost, providing a summer full of cheerful blooms.
Growing Zinnia elegans from Seed
- Growth cycle: Annual
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
- Flower color: Orange
Germinating Apricot Zinnia Flower Seeds
To germinate Zinnia elegans, sow the seeds directly into well-drained soil, ensuring they are barely covered. Provide full sun, consistent moisture, and maintain a temperature between 70-75°F (21-24°C) until germination, which usually occurs within 7-10 days.
We source all of our Zinnia elegans seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Apricot Zinnia seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Apricot Zinnia seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Zinnia elegans seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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