Description
Zinderella Fizz Zinnia is a hard-to-find specialty Zinnia elegans with hot pink-red blooms whose petal tips gradually fade to white. The variety is known for scabiosa-style, pincushion blooms and a lively mix of double, semi-double, and occasional single flower forms.
Why Grow It
- Rare Zinderella Fizz zinnia with hot pink-red petals and white graduated tips.
- Specialty scabiosa-style or pincushion bloom form for distinctive bouquets.
- Plants grow up to about 24 in. tall and perform in warm summer conditions.
- Heat-tolerant, fast-growing annual that can be spring or summer sown where the season allows.
- Natural variability is normal: fully double, semi-double, and some single blooms may appear.
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 cutting or deadheading |
| Seed count | 10 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow in spring after soil warms, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates, or sow in summer where the season is long enough. Avoid root binding and transplant stress where possible. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12-18 in. apart for airflow, branching, and cut-flower stems. |
| Germination | Zinnias tolerate warm growing conditions from about 70-95 F and are heat tolerant and fast growing. |
Best Uses
- cut flower patches
- pink-red summer borders
- specialty zinnia collections
- pincushion-style bouquets
- pollinator-friendly beds
- warm-season color
FAQ
What makes Zinderella Fizz distinctive?
Fizz has hot pink-red blooms with petal tips that slowly graduate to white, plus the specialty Zinderella scabiosa-style bloom form.
Will every bloom have a frilled center?
No. Zinderella zinnias naturally vary, and environmental stress can also affect bloom form. A mix of double, semi-double, and single blooms is normal.
How tall do plants grow?
Plants grow up to about 24 in. tall, with stems suited to small bouquets and bright borders.
When should I sow them?
Direct sow in warm spring soil, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in cooler climates, or sow in summer where the season is long enough.
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