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Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix

Zinnia elegans

4.86 (7 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring; this seed germinates best in warm soil. Plant just below the surface and keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 7-10 days. Seedlings do not transplant well.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established, but do not over water. Though they flourish with occasional watering in dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought. This plant grows best in rich soil, and may need light fertilization for best blooming. Pinch off the growing stems to encourage bushiness, and deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Zinnia elegans

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,250

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Ally

Great seeds

I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Rural Missouri

Great company and great seeds.

Package tell you everything you need to know for successful planting. This is now the only place we buy seeds now.

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Cynthia Majerle

Lilliput zinnia seeds

Beautiful packaging in resealable packs. The delivery was quick and shipping cost reasonable.

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By colette delaburde

Lovin it

The seedlings are coming up. Just need to keep the dogs out for a walk out of the bed. An extra bonus is that it will aggravate our neighbor as she likes French very oriented beds. Yehaw! Love the packaging! Very happy with all the products we have purchased from you.

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By mary yetter

Flowers

Love them already popping up in the garden, short variety great for lining garden bed

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 4.0
Review By Linda Wedberg-Kraft

Plants Are Flowering

These plants are growing and flowering but their heads are much smaller than those above. They took a very short time to germinate which I like about zinnias. I wish there would have been more seeds. I needed to get more from our library because there were so few in the packet.

Lilliput Zinnia Seed Mix 5.0
Review By holly solem

Zinnias

Prompt shipping and best price I could find for zinnia seeds

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~4,250 Seeds) $7.59 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $14.81 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $42.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $189.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $336.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $798.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,512.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Shaped like little pom-poms, these bright flowers add pop and color to garden and bouquet. This flower is a semi-dwarf Zinnia and works well for planting into containers or small gardens. It is also an annual flower that is very easy to grow and does not need much fussing.
The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring; this seed germinates best in warm soil. Plant just below the surface and keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 7-10 days. Seedlings do not transplant well.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established, but do not over water. Though they flourish with occasional watering in dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought. This plant grows best in rich soil, and may need light fertilization for best blooming. Pinch off the growing stems to encourage bushiness, and deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Zinnia elegans

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,250

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

4.86
Global Rating: 4.86 from 7 reviews
5.0

Review By Ally

Great seeds

I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!

5.0

Review By Rural Missouri

Great company and great seeds.

Package tell you everything you need to know for successful planting. This is now the only place we buy seeds now.

5.0

Review By Cynthia Majerle

Lilliput zinnia seeds

Beautiful packaging in resealable packs. The delivery was quick and shipping cost reasonable.

5.0

Review By colette delaburde

Lovin it

The seedlings are coming up. Just need to keep the dogs out for a walk out of the bed. An extra bonus is that it will aggravate our neighbor as she likes French very oriented beds. Yehaw! Love the packaging! Very happy with all the products we have purchased from you.

5.0

Review By mary yetter

Flowers

Love them already popping up in the garden, short variety great for lining garden bed

4.0

Review By Linda Wedberg-Kraft

Plants Are Flowering

These plants are growing and flowering but their heads are much smaller than those above. They took a very short time to germinate which I like about zinnias. I wish there would have been more seeds. I needed to get more from our library because there were so few in the packet.

5.0

Review By holly solem

Zinnias

Prompt shipping and best price I could find for zinnia seeds