Zinnia elegans Seeds (Purple Zinnia)
Zinnia elegans, commonly known as Purple zinnia, is a plant species admired for its vibrant, purple-colored flowers. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to Mexico. Growing up to 2 feet tall, this annual plant blooms from summer to fall, adding a splash of color to gardens and attracting butterflies and bees. Purple zinnia can be grown across USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10, thriving in a variety of climates. Gardeners can easily cultivate this beautiful plant by sowing Zinnia elegans seeds directly into the soil or starting them indoors before transplanting.
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: Purple
Germinating Purple Zinnia Flower Seeds
To germinate Zinnia elegans, fill a seed tray with moist soil, scatter the seeds on the surface, lightly cover with a thin layer of soil, and keep the tray in a warm, well-lit area. Ensure the soil remains moist until germination occurs in approximately 7-21 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 Purple Zinnia seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Purple 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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