Zinnia (Salmon)
Zinnias are a beautiful cut-and-come-again flower with large cheery blooms. Even better, they are superstar pollinator plants that attract tons of butterflies and other pollen spreading garden friends. They are easy enough for beginners and fun for kids to grow, but even experienced gardeners can’t resist their beauty! Fun fact for the next time you're on Jeopardy: zinnias were the first flower ever grown on the International Space Station. This variety produces salmon and blush blooms.
- This is an annual open-pollinated seed that grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-10.
- Each packet will have a little over 50 seeds.
- This plant is great for cut flowers.
- This plant is cut and come again.
Zinnias are a beautiful cut-and-come-again flower with large cheery blooms. Even better, they are superstar pollinator plants that attract tons of butterflies and other pollen spreading garden friends. They are easy enough for beginners and fun for kids to grow, but even experienced gardeners can’t resist their beauty! Fun fact for the next time you're on Jeopardy: zinnias were the first flower ever grown on the International Space Station. This variety produces salmon and blush blooms.
- This is an annual open-pollinated seed that grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-10.
- Each packet will have a little over 50 seeds.
- This plant is great for cut flowers.
- This plant is cut and come again.
Zinnias are a beautiful cut-and-come-again flower with large cheery blooms. Even better, they are superstar pollinator plants that attract tons of butterflies and other pollen spreading garden friends. They are easy enough for beginners and fun for kids to grow, but even experienced gardeners can’t resist their beauty! Fun fact for the next time you're on Jeopardy: zinnias were the first flower ever grown on the International Space Station. This variety produces salmon and blush blooms.
- This is an annual open-pollinated seed that grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-10.
- Each packet will have a little over 50 seeds.
- This plant is great for cut flowers.
- This plant is cut and come again.
Growing Instructions
Zinnias thrive in warm weather and don’t appreciate cold soil or chilly nights. The easiest method is direct-sowing. Sow zinnia seeds about 1/4" deep in loose soil, spacing the seeds about 6"-9" apart. They will germinate quickly, often within a week, when soil is around 70°. If you want to transplant, you can start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully after frost passes. Give zinnias a spot in full sun for best flowering. They will start flowering about 8-10 weeks from seeding. They prefer well-drained soil. As zinnias grow, provide moderate moisture for best blooming. Try to water at the base of the plant to keep foliage dry to avoid mildew on leaves. You typically won’t need much fertilizer since too much (especially nitrogen) can lead to big plants with few flowers. Pinching the tops off young zinnia seedlings when they are 6" tall will encourage them to branch out and produce more blooms. Keep cutting the blooms (or deadhead the faded flowers), and the plants will produce even more all season long.
| 👍 Good companions | Nearly any vegetable or herb that benefits from attracting pollinators and beneficial predatory insects | ||
| 👎 Bad companions | No known bad companions! | ||
| Growing zones | 2-10 | Crop type | Annual |
| Crop difficulty | Easy | Seed type | Open-Pollinated |
| Sowing method | Direct Sow Recommended | Containers? | Yes |
| Sun req. | Full Sun | Ideal soil temp. | 70-90°F |
| Days to germination | 3-5 days | Days to maturity | 60-70 days |
| Seed spacing | 6"-9" | Row spacing | 6"-9" |
| Seed depth | 1/4" | Needs support? | Yes |