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 Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About ["Zinnia"]
Zinnia elegans
Large, 4"–6" flowers in red, pink, purple, and white.
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. Change vase water often. |
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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61 reviews
- Arlene B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/3/26Retired gardener
Beautiful plants.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey Arlene,
We're so happy to hear you're loving your California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds! There's something so special about these beautiful, vibrant blooms - they really know how to put on a show in the garden! It's wonderful that you're still enjoying gardening in retirement, and zinnias are such a perfect choice for creating those stunning displays. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kim C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/18/26Just sowed inside.
They look robust
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Kim,
That's fantastic! We're so excited to hear your California Giants Blend Zinnia Seeds are looking robust already! We can't wait for you to see these gorgeous zinnias in full bloom with their vibrant colors and impressive size. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful update with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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!