Zinnia California Giants Blend
Zinnias are a must for anyone wanting glorious, long-lasting colors throughout the garden, as well as for cut flower arrangements. The more you cut, the more they bloom! Since 1926, California Giants has delivered large blossoms on heat-loving, tall plants; stunning planted in a mass. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant and in the vase. The edible, colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.
Variety Info
- Family:
Asteraceae - Type: Zinnia
- Native:Â Mexico
- Hardiness:Â Annual
- Exposure:Â Full sun
- Bloom Period:Â Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 24″–48″ tall
- Variety Info: Large, 4″–6″ flowers in red, pink, purple, and white.
- Attributes:Â Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside:Â RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside:Â 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:Â A group of 3 seeds every 12″
- Thinning:Â When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
