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Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds

Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia elegans

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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What a fun flower to grow! 2"–4" striped and speckled blooms in cheery colors are delightful in the garden, and tabletop arrangements. No two are alike! Easy to grow, heat-loving plants supply beauty and interest to your flowerbeds, containers, and borders until fall frost. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant and in the vase. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.)

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Zinnia (Learn more)

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall

Variety Info: 2"–4" flowers in colors of scarlet, crimson, orange, pink, cream, with red stripes, streaks, or blotches

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive

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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 8"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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  • Jessica S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/31/26
    Zinnias

    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!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
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    1/31/26

    Hey Jessica,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that your first year gardening was such a success and that your planter box turned out beautiful with the combo of peppermint sticks and California giants! What an amazing way to start your gardening journey - zinnias are such a fantastic choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Erica
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    8/30/25
    Mixed results.

    The first year I was very pleased with mostly striped zinnias with only a few solids (to be expected). This year I bought the seeds via Whole Foods instead of directly from the website and I had only solids. I don’t know if my purchase location matters but thought I’d mention it.

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    9/12/25

    Hey Erica,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • mita F.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/31/24
    5 Stars

    I made this up as I purchased seeds for 2025.

    Found the reminders tiresome

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  • Nick L.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    8/13/24
    4 Stars

    Zinnia are slow germination seeds but once they get goin there goin, haven't had them fully mature yet but there close.these flowers will soon look great

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Lisa H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/4/24
    5 Stars

    Love my zinnia patch!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate