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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Zinnia (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 32"—40" tall and 12"—18" wide
Variety Info: Double 3"—5" flowers with salmon-pink petals
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
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: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Growing Info
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.
- Janice Z.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/1/25Señora zinnias are doing well.
I would give them a five star, as they are very pretty with sturdy stems, great leaves, and beautiful mostly salmon cactus style and a rare light pink. I chose four star, as they did not germinate as well as Mazurkia or Key Lime Pie.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/1/25Hey Janice,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Señora Zinnia Seeds! We're so glad to hear they're doing well and that you're loving those beautiful salmon cactus-style blooms with the occasional light pink - the sturdy stems and great leaves are exactly what we love to hear about. We appreciate your honest feedback about the germination rate compared to our Mazurkia and Key Lime Pie varieties. This type of detailed comparison is really valuable for us and helps other gardeners know what to expect. Your zinnias sound absolutely gorgeous! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Harli A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/15/245 Stars
I purchased a few seeds for a friend for her birthday and she loved them!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Paula C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/24/245 Stars
Nice selection of beautiful, flower seeds. Easy to use website and fast delivery. I will definitely be ordering more.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - CaitlinRated 2 out of 5 stars9/28/242 Stars
Not as described. I am a small scale flower farmer with much more experience growing flowers from seed than the average consumer/at home gardener. Purchased Feb 2024 and of my 12 “Senora” plants, zero were salmon colored or frilly-all were hot Barbie pink or magenta and faded to a light pink; at no time were any blooms salmon colored. Only 1/12 plants had double blooms- the rest had single or semi double flowers like the one in the photo. I enjoyed having the hot pink color to add to summer bouquets, but when you have a limited growing space it’s really disappointing to not get what you expected, especially when you have 12 plants of it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests10/3/24Hey Caitlin,
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 🌻️
- DanielleRated 3 out of 5 stars8/28/243 Stars
Zinnias had great germination from direct sowing (zone 8b), but, like other reviews, blooms are various shades of pink/red, rather than salmon. Still very pretty, but not quite as described.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner