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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Zinnia (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–48" tall
Variety Info: Large, 4"–6" flowers in red, pink, purple, and white.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather
Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. Change vase water often.
- mercedesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/14/26beautiful
these are beautiful blend. great germination
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Mercedes,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! We love to hear that you're loving the beautiful blend and that you're seeing such great germination rates! Zinnias are such stunning flowers, and this blend really does create an amazing display once they get going. We're so glad you chose our seeds for your garden and we can't wait to see how gorgeous your blooms turn out! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessica S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/31/26Zinnias
This was my first year gardening. I had one planter box of zinnias where I used a combo of peppermint sticks and California giants. Turned out beautiful!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/31/26Hey Jessica,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! We're thrilled to hear about your first year gardening success and that your planter box turned out beautiful with the combo of peppermint sticks and California giants! What a perfect pairing to create such a stunning display. It's so exciting to see new gardeners like you dive in and have such amazing results! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LachlanRated 5 out of 5 stars1/15/265 Stars
Can’t wait to get the seeds started!
- RaineVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/31/25Easy and gorgeous!
These zinnias were so much fun! I started my garden as a total beginner last year and these zinnias were my most successful plants. Gorgeous, hardy, and easy to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Raine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that these were your most successful plants as a beginner gardener - that's so exciting! The California Giants Blend really is perfect for new gardeners with how hardy and easy they are to grow, and those gorgeous blooms are just the cherry on top. We love that you had so much fun growing them! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sharon W.TX, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/20/25Zinnia seeds
I won't be planting until spring!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground