When is the best time to plant my Zinnia flower seeds?
The best time to plant Zinnia flower seeds is during Spring when the soil is warming up. You can get away with planting them late in Winter but be sure to avoid the frost period. You can also plant them during Summer but be sure to keep the soil moist.
General profile of Zinnia flowers
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings.
Life cycle: Annual
Plant height: 90cm
Season: spring, summer
Spacing: 20cm
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 3 - 5 days at 27 - 29 degrees
Days until fully grown: 90 days
Popular Zinnia flower varieties
Zinnia Elegans Light Rose
Scientific name: Zinnia Elegans
Zinnia Elegans Light Rose is a great cut flower with light rose to salmon flowers.
Zinnia Lilliput Scarlet
Scientific name: Zinnia Elegans
The Zinnia Lilliput Scarlet is a great cut flower with scarlet, bright red flowers. For maximum effect, plant it in bulk to create a sea of red.
Zinnia Peppermint Stick
Scientific name: Zinnia Elegans
Zinnia Peppermint Stick has pastel shade flowers with red dots all over making it one of the most interestingly coloured Zinnias there is. It makes a perfect cut flower and can be planted in spring or summer.
Zinnia Elegans Luminosa
Scientific name: Zinnia Elegans
Zinnia Elegans Luminosa is a great cut flower with purple semi double flowers. For maximum effect, plant it in bulk to create a sea of purple.
