California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia elegans

Zinnias are a must for anyone wanting glorious, long-lasting colors throughout the garden, as well as for cut flower arrangements. The more you cut, the more they bloom! Since 1926, California Giants has delivered large blossoms on heat-loving, tall plants; stunning planted in a mass. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant and in the vase. The edible, colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.
$2.69 - $6.49 ~2g (~240 seeds)
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Features

Family

Family

Asteraceae
Native

Native

Mexico
Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Annual
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color

Flower Color

Mixed
Bloom Season

Bloom Season

Summer to frost

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Cut Flower
  • Edible Flower
  • Good for Containers
Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

  • Frost Sensitive
  • Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance

Plant Resistance

Deer Resistant

About California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia elegans

Large, 4"–6" flowers in red, pink, purple, and white.

Planting Zinnia

Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required

Light Required

Full sun
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth

Planting Depth

¼"

Planting Details

Seed Depth ¼"
Seed Spacing A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Germination 3–10 days
Start Indoors 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
Direct Sow RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
Growing & Harvesting For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. Change vase water often.

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Total 3 star reviews: 1
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68 reviews
  • DP M.
    Verified Reviewer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/10/26
    Pollinators' delight!

    A friend gave me a packet of these seeds after I admired his zinnia bouquets and told him I'd had trouble growing zinnias in the past (mildew and pests). I'm very pleased with how well these have done and thrilled that butterflies, hummingbirds, and dragonflies visited them today. Will the seeds do well in milk-jug sowing over the winter in the Coastal Plain area of Va. to give them a head start next spring?

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    Botanical Interests
    8/17/26

    Hey DP,

    We're so stoked to hear that your California Giants Blend Zinnias have done so well, especially after having trouble with zinnias in the past! It's awesome that you're getting such amazing pollinator activity with the butterflies, hummingbirds, and dragonflies visiting. Your friend clearly knew what he was talking about with those bouquets! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻

  • Bonnie R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/3/26
    Zinnias!

    Germinated quickly, but hasn't bloomed yet.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
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    Botanical Interests
    8/4/26

    Hey Bonnie,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We're thrilled to hear that your California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds germinated quickly! We can't wait to hear how those blooms turn out once they start flowering. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thanks again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻

  • Tim
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/22/26
    Very Happy

    My first time growing Zinnias and I just happened to see these seeds in my local hardware store. Started them the beginning of April in peat pots with grow lights. Planted them mid May (Northern Ohio). They really took off when it got hot and humid and are producing beautiful big blooms of all colors and styles. They're spectacular!

    I really got lucky because I didn't research the seeds at all and just bought them on impulse. Now I know they are quality and will be purchasing again next year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    Botanical Interests
    7/23/26

    Hey Tim,

    We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! What an amazing story - it sounds like you really hit the jackpot with that impulse purchase at your local hardware store! Your setup with the peat pots and grow lights sounds fantastic, and it's awesome that these beauties really took off when the hot and humid weather hit! There's nothing better than zinnias that reward your care with those spectacular big blooms in all those amazing colors and styles! We love that your first zinnia growing experience turned out so perfectly, and we're thrilled that you discovered just how quality these seeds are! Thanks for sharing your California Giants Blend growing success and for trusting us for next year's garden! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Collin S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/8/26
    Beautiful Giant Blooms And Plants

    Stunning blooms and an amazing palette of color to add to the yard this year. They seem to be surviving a hot, dry climate just fine and blooming prolifically along the way. Couldn’t be happier with these, will definitely be growing again next year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    Botanical Interests
    7/11/26

    Hey Collin,

    We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! It's awesome that you're getting those stunning giant blooms with such an amazing palette of colors - there's nothing better than zinnias that really deliver on that wow factor! And knowing they're thriving and blooming prolifically even in your hot, dry climate just makes our day - these beauties are such tough performers! Thanks for sharing your zinnia growing success with us and we're so happy to hear you'll be growing them again next year! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • christie p.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/19/26
    Wonderful

    These are a winner. Sprouted quickly, are growing and thriving. I need to thin them out and hopefully they will yield wonderful flowers. Definitely recommend these seeds.

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    6/24/26

    Hey Christie,

    We're so excited to hear about your California Giants Blend success! It sounds like they're off to a fantastic start with that quick sprouting and thriving growth - that's exactly what we love to see! You're absolutely right about thinning them out to give those beauties room to really show off their giant blooms. We have a feeling you're going to be blown away by the gorgeous flowers these will produce! Thanks for sharing your wonderful zinnia experience and for the recommendation! Keep on growing 🌻️

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