Description
Zinderella Red Zinnia is a specialty Zinnia elegans with bold red to cranberry blooms and unusual scabiosa-style centers. Some flowers open fully double while others are semi-double or single, giving the planting an heirloom, varied look that works beautifully in summer beds and cut-flower bouquets.
Why Grow It
- Specialty Zinderella zinnia with frilly scabiosa-style or pincushion centers.
- Rich red blooms can lean cranberry as they age.
- Plants grow up to about 24 in. tall and bloom steadily through summer heat.
- Cutting and deadheading encourage more flowers for beds and bouquets.
- Natural variability is expected: plants may produce fully double, semi-double, and some single blooms.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Warm-season annual flower |
| Mature height | Up to 24 in. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through frost with regular cutting or deadheading |
| Seed count | 10 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow in spring after soil warms, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates. Transplant carefully and avoid stress where possible. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12-18 in. apart for airflow, branching, and cut-flower stems. |
| Germination | Zinnias tolerate warm conditions from about 70-95 F; keep soil warm and evenly moist for germination. |
Best Uses
- cut flower patches
- red summer borders
- heirloom-style bouquets
- pollinator-friendly beds
- last-minute warm-season garden color
- specialty zinnia collections
FAQ
Will every bloom be fully double?
No. Zinderella zinnias naturally vary, and it is normal to see a mix of fully double, semi-double, and even single blooms in the same planting.
How tall do plants grow?
Plants grow up to about 24 in. tall with sturdy stems for garden color and smaller bouquets.
When should I sow them?
Direct sow into warm spring soil, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates.
What temperatures do zinnias like?
The source notes zinnias tolerate warm conditions from about 70-95 F and are excellent for hot summer garden color.
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