Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
4"–6" flowers in shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow
Planting Zinnia
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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19 reviews
- Hugh P.IL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/8/26so far so good
Good germination and look good so far after transplanting
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - Sharon R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/6/26Cactus Zinnias
Direct planted outside in pot about two weeks ago and are coming up. We are having cool days and nights right now but I’m sure once it warms up they will really take off.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Sharon,
We're so excited to hear your Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds are already coming up just two weeks after direct planting! We love that you're giving them a great start in pots! You're absolutely right - once those warmer days kick in, those zinnias are going to really take off and give you the most amazing colorful blooms all season long! Thanks for sharing your growing progress with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Barbara O.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/11/26I am not pleased . The flowers should grow as well as a weed
They didn't come up. I an experienced gardener and I planted the seeds in two different pots. I'm not impressed. I haven't planted the other seeds yet.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Barbara,
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 🌻️
- Pete L.FL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/1/25Cactus Flower Blend Zinnia Seeds
Arrived on time & in good condition . I do not plan to plant till spring 2026.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - Becky M.TX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/1/25My new favorite!
I didn’t think I would like this variety but I wanted several types, colors, and textures. The orange cactus zinnias are large and a show stopper. I was taken by surprise of how beautiful they are.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Becky M.,
Wow, wow, wow! What gorgeous photos! It's amazing how those orange cactus zinnias turned out to be such show stoppers - we love when a variety that someone wasn't initially sure about becomes their new favorite! Your experience really highlights how rewarding it can be to try different types, colors, and textures. Keep on growing 🌻️