Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 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 Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
1"–1½" flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and orange.
Planting Zinnia
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| 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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Total 5 star reviews: 30 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 5
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39 reviews
- Victoria R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/16/26Very colorful
Small and bright colors. Very nice.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Victoria,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds! It's awesome that they're giving you such small and bright colors - there's nothing better than zinnias that pack so much vibrant beauty into those perfect little blooms! The Thumbelinas really know how to deliver that colorful punch while staying nice and compact! Thanks for sharing your zinnia growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Matt D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/8/26Looking good so far
Recently started indoors and hope to have transplanted in another week.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/9/26Hey Matt,
We're so excited to hear that your Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds are looking good so far! Your seedlings look great! There's nothing better than zinnias that start strong and keep delivering those gorgeous blooms all season long! Thanks for sharing your early growing success, and photo, with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carolyn S.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/25/26Beautiful
These flowers grew indoors as little seeds and grew up outside into beautiful flowers that make the garden pop with color
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Tom W.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4/21/26Great germination
I have started these seeds indoors. Definitely not 85 seeds. I have 51. All but 3 germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Tom,
We're so thrilled to hear about the fantastic germination rate you got from our Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds! That's an amazing success rate! We appreciate you letting us know about the seed count, we've reached out to you via email. We're so glad you're off to such a great start with these gorgeous compact blooms! Thanks for sharing your growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Nancy L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/18/25Thumbelina Zinnia seeds
I love zinnias! This variety has smaller flowers, and is easy to grow in a container. They are very cheerful!
I am overall very happy with my seeds from Botanical Interest, and highly recommend buying seeds from this company.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/20/25Hey Nancy,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! We absolutely love that you're a zinnia enthusiast and that Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds have won you over with their charming smaller flowers that are so perfect for container growing and bringing that cheerful garden joy right to your space!
Your "easy to grow in a container" and "very cheerful" experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds can be for creating those delightful compact blooms that pack all the vibrant color and happiness of full-size zinnias into those perfect container-friendly plants that brighten any patio, balcony, or small garden space!
We're also thrilled that you're so happy with all your Botanical Interest seeds - your recommendation means the world to us!
Keep on growing 🌻️