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Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds

Heirloom

#1317
4.875 out of 5 stars
(8 reviews)
Availability: In Stock

Rolling, feathery petals are spectacular in bouquets and as garden adornments. At 4"–6" wide, this is one of the largest zinnias available! Double and semi-double blooms in brilliant shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow. The petals are long with rolled edges that turn under and sometimes twist. Each individual flower lasts a long time on the plant and in the vase. A swath of these colorful blooms will be a beacon to tempt butterflies to your area. 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.)

$2.29 750 mg (~60 seeds)

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall and 12"–18" wide

Variety Information: 4"–6" flowers in shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

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"

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

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Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds Reviews

8 reviews

Beautiful Drawings!

5 out of 5 stars Jul 20, 2018
Love the newly designed seed packs...Great Information!
Emily Givens from GA

Cactus Zinnias

5 out of 5 stars Jul 25, 2018
These Zinnias have unique petals. I didn't think I would like them, but they are beautiful flowers. The blooms are large also. I love to grow them.
Rick Thom from MT

Radiant colors

5 out of 5 stars Jun 19, 2019
This type of Zinnias has the curling & stretching-downward petals. I got orange, red, deep pink... all is strange, bright and beautiful. But why it's called Cactus? The petals look like the thorns? My favorite Zinnias are California Giants and Northern Light Blends.
Thimy from CA
Owner Response: Great question. The twisted, long petals look a bit like some types of cactus flowers.

Most beautiful zinnias ever!

5 out of 5 stars Aug 12, 2019
I've planted these the last two years. I did learn it's not worth it to start them early indoors. They do just find planted directly in the soil in the spring. I'm kind of a zinnia freak, and these zinnias take the cake. Very tall, incredible variety of colors, and so much more interesting than the round ball zinnias. Hummingbirds, bumblebees and butterflies go crazy for them.
Nora Connors from OR

For the love of Zinnias

5 out of 5 stars Aug 3, 2020
These flowers are really amazing. Zinnias are my favorite flowers, they are easy to grow and always come out so beautiful. This is the first time I've grown cactus zinnias and I am impressed! The plant is pretty tall, about 4 feet. And the flowers are so pretty and really big. I love them.
Kristine Hayes from NH

Favorite Zinnia

5 out of 5 stars Sep 2, 2020
I grow a lot of zinnias (including using one of my vegetable beds for a zinnia garden), but these are my favorite. Sometimes it's hard to tell from a picture, and I get disappointed that a zinnia is smaller and duller than I expected. Cactus variety are very tall, blooms are very large, and the pollinators absolutely love them. Wide range of beautiful colors, but not garishly bright. Makes a beautiful bouquet, but I can hardly bear to cut them! I bought extra seeds this year to give to friends. Highly recommended!
Nora Connors from OR

zinnia seed

4 out of 5 stars Jun 6, 2021
so far still growing no flowers yet
Michael from NJ
Owner Response: Dear Michael, It may prove beneficial to give the plants some fertilizer. A phosphorous rich one, such as bone meal, would encourage blooms. Check out our article on fertilizers to learn more https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/How-do-I-Know-Which-Fertilizer-to-Use.

Stunning Zinnias

5 out of 5 stars Jul 14, 2021
My Zinnias plants are big and the flowers are huge, colorful and gorgeous. The cactus Zinnias are the highlight of my garden. I'm ordering my seeds for next year.
Ginger Sager from PA

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