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Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds

Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds

2040

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Thumbelina is destined to be the darling of your garden! A 1963 All-America Selections winner, this charming variety may be shorter, but still produces an abundance of cheerful blossoms in a wide range of colors. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) Zinnias thrive in heat, bloom all season, and are very easy to grow. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant or in a vase.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Zinnia (Learn more)

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 10"–16" tall, 8"–10" wide

Variety Info: 1"–1½" flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and orange.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive

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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: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.

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  • Heather
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/6/25
    They're just SO EASY!

    I've never had any luck growing flowers from seed, but I wanted to try these because they're so cute and im trying to be better about including flowers in my garden.

    Y'all, these guys are tough as hell! They do not quit and seem to view heat as a bonus, not a negative. And the bees and butterflies LOVE them!

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    9/9/25

    Hey Heather,

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds! We absolutely love hearing from gardeners who discover just how incredibly resilient and rewarding zinnias can be - especially when you're branching out into flower growing for the first time!

    It sounds like you picked the perfect variety to start with! Thumbelinas really are tough little champions that just keep blooming no matter what the weather throws at them. And you're so right about them loving the heat - while other flowers might struggle, these guys just see it as fuel to keep producing those adorable compact blooms.

    We love that you're discovering how amazing flowers can be for attracting pollinators too! There's something so special about watching your garden come alive with bees and butterflies, and zinnias are absolute magnets for them. It sounds like you've created a perfect little pollinator paradise while adding those cute pops of color to your garden!

    Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Melody H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/28/25
    5 Stars

    I have moved to a new gardening zone, so I will be gardening here as a newbie.

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  • Linda L.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/27/25
    5 Stars

    Your seeds are fantastic!

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  • Kathryne H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/12/25
    5 Stars

    Can’t wait to plant my seeds!

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  • Kenneth W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/14/24
    5 Stars

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