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Zinnia Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEZinnia elegans
USD 10.99
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Zinnias are the cut-flower garden's workhorse — bold, daisy-like blooms in nearly every color that flower fast and keep coming all summer.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-80F
USDA Zones 3-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
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Zinnia care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Zinnia elegans
- Common names
- Common Zinnia, Youth-and-Old-Age
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Zinnia
- Species
- Z. elegans
Start growing
Thrives in hot sun and well-drained soil. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit features 'Life-Cycle Documentation' – watching the seed become a flower in just 6 weeks.
Propagation
By seed (very easy).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms continuously from summer through fall frost; among the easiest flowers to grow from seed.
Growing conditions
Dry scrub and meadows in Central America.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat and drought tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Powdery mildew (very common).
Plant safety
Non-toxic and safe.
Botanical features
A cheerful annual with stiff stems and colorful, multi-layered flower heads that attract butterflies.
Varieties
‘State Fair’ (Large), ‘Profusion’ (Mildew resistant).
Garden & everyday uses
Excellent cut flowers. number one for beginners. pollinator magnets
Native range & distribution
Native to Mexico.
Conservation
Abundant globally.
Name origins
Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn, a German botanist and anatomist.
History
Once called 'mal de ojos' (evil eye) by the Aztecs because they were considered ugly before modern breeding.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-TGK-333232 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Zinnia from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Zinnia seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Zinnia seeds take to germinate?
Zinnia seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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