Zinnia Elegans Seeds - Vibrant Annual Blooms, Easy to Grow, Garden Favorite ### **Listing Description:** Zinnia elegans, also known as Common Zinnia, produces bright, long-lasting flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple. This fast-growing annual reaches 12-40 inches tall with a bushy, upright habit. Blooms all summer until frost, attracting pollinators. Ideal for borders, beds, and cut flowers. Easy to grow from seed. ### **Botanical Information:** - **Latin Name:** *Zinnia elegans* - **Common Names:** Common Zinnia, Youth-and-Age, some varieties Cut and Come Again ### **Plant Description:** - **Height:** 12-40 inches (30-100 cm) - **Width:** 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) - **Growth Rate:** Fast - **Leaf Type:** Opposite, lance-shaped, slightly hairy - **Habit:** Upright, bushy annual ### **Flower Characteristics:** - **Color:** Red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, white (varies by variety) - **Size:** 1-5 inches (2.5-12.5 cm) across - **Bloom Time:** Summer to first frost - **Attracts:** Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds ### **Native Range Interesting Facts:** - Native to Mexico and Central America - Named after German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn - Popular in Victorian gardens - Heat and drought tolerant once established ### **How to Grow from Seed:** 1. **When to Plant:** Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost. 2. **Germination Temperature:** 70-75F (21-24C) 3. **Depth:** 1/4 inch (6 mm) 4. **Spacing:** 6-18 inches (15-45 cm), depending on variety 5. **Germination Time:** 5-10 days ### **Garden Care:** - **Sun:** Full sun (6+ hours daily) - **Soil:** Well-draining, moderately fertile - **Watering:** Moderate; drought tolerant once established - **Fertilizer:** Light feeding with balanced fertilizer every few weeks - **Deadheading:** Encourages continuous blooms - **Pests/Diseases:** Watch for powdery mildew; provide good air circulation ### **Hardiness Zone:** - USDA Zones **2-11** (Grown as an annual in all zones) =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!