Zinnia elegans Seeds (Orange Zinnia)
Orange zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a vibrant annual plant known for its bold, fiery-colored blooms. Also referred to as Mexican zinnia or common zinnia, it boasts large daisy-like flowers in hues ranging from orange to red. This cultivar reaches a height of 18-36 inches and displays a bushy growth habit. Orange zinnia is easy to grow and thrives in full sun, making it a popular choice for gardens and borders. It attracts pollinators and blooms from late spring to frost. Zinnia elegans seeds can be sown directly into the garden in USDA hardiness zones 3-10.
Growing Zinnia elegans from Seed
- Growth cycle: Annual
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
- Flower color: Pink
Germinating Orange Zinnia Flower Seeds
To germinate Zinnia elegans, sow the seeds directly into well-draining soil outdoors after the last frost. Maintain moisture by watering regularly, and provide full sun exposure. Germination should occur 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 Orange Zinnia seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Orange 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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