Description
Agave Cactus Zinnia brings sunset-inspired color to the cutting garden. This Zinnia elegans selection produces cactus-type blooms with twisted, curled, fringed petals in warm peach, apricot, coral, cream, and lime tones, flowering generously from mid-summer through frost on strong upright stems.
Why Grow It
- Cactus-type zinnia petals twist and curl into a fringed, full display.
- Warm peach, apricot, coral, cream, and lime tones shift subtly as blooms mature.
- Strong 30-40 in. stems suit cutting gardens, borders, and fresh arrangements.
- Blooms from mid-summer through frost with regular deadheading.
- Easy warm-season annual that can be direct sown into warm soil or started indoors 6-8 weeks early.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Warm-season annual flower |
| Mature height | 30-40 in. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Mid-summer through frost with regular deadheading |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates, or direct sow into warm soil in spring. Avoid letting seedlings become root bound and transplant gently to reduce stress. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12-18 in. apart for strong stems, airflow, and cutting-garden production. |
| Germination | Zinnias tolerate warm growing conditions and perform well around 70-95 F; keep soil warm and evenly moist for germination. |
Best Uses
- cut flower rows
- pollinator-friendly beds
- warm sunset-color borders
- fresh arrangements
- annual flower gardens
- late-summer color
FAQ
How many seeds are included?
This listing is for 25 Agave Cactus Zinnia seeds.
How tall does Agave Zinnia grow?
Plants grow about 30-40 in. tall, giving useful stems for cutting and border color.
When does it bloom?
Expect generous bloom from mid-summer through frost with regular deadheading.
Why avoid root-bound seedlings?
Stress from root binding or rough transplanting can cause double-flowering zinnias to produce some single blooms for a period after stress.
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