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| Botanical Name |
Zinnia elegans |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
4 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Purple |
| 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 Purple Prince Zinnia is a majestic, dahlia-flowered heirloom variety that has graced gardens since 1949. Standing among the tallest zinnias, it grows up to 3 feet with large, richly colored wine-purple blooms. Its bold, intense rose-purple hue is pure and captivating, making it stand out in any flower bed.
A true classic in the zinnia family, this variety brings elegance, vibrancy, and reliability, making it a must-grow for gardeners who love lavish, showy blooms and effortless beauty.