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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Arizona, Mexico, Central and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Peruvian Blend Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia peruviana
1''–2'' red or yellow single blooms
Planting Zinnia
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"–12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8"–12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–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 in the morning, choosing blooms where the small, yellow flowers between petals have not yet emerged. 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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