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| Botanical Name |
Zinnia elegans |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Bright Yellow, Coral/Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Herbaceous |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
The Magellan Series Zinnia is a game-changing dwarf variety, offering larger, more abundant blooms than ever seen in compact zinnias. These fully double, petal-packed flowers can reach an impressive 4 to 5 inches wide, bursting in a vibrant mix of cherry, pink, orange, ivory, yellow, scarlet, and award-winning coral. With exceptional branching and vigorous growth, these sturdy plants stay neatly compact at just over a foot tall, making them perfect for front borders, containers, and patio gardens.