{"product_id":"100-california-giant-zinnia-seeds-zinnia-elegans-vibrant-pollinator-friendly-blooms","title":"100 California Giant Zinnia Seeds – Zinnia elegans, Vibrant Pollinator-Friendly Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Giant Zinnias are a classic garden favorite, prized for their large, vibrant blooms that add a splash of color to any sunny border or cutting garden. These easy-to-grow annuals produce double and semi-double flowers in a range of bright shades, attracting butterflies and other pollinators throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their tall stems and long-lasting blooms, California Giant Zinnias are ideal for fresh cut flower arrangements and mass plantings. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and with minimal care, they will reward you with a profusion of color from midsummer until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large, double and semi-double blooms in a mix of vivid colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut flowers with long, sturdy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed, perfect for beginner gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms continuously from summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinnia elegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost; light required for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow California Giant Zinnia seeds directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them lightly, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 7-14 days. Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to stand 9-12 inches apart to allow good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, aiming for about an inch of water per week, and mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Zinnias are relatively pest-free and thrive in warm weather, making them a low-maintenance choice for any sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 California Giant Zinnia seeds (Zinnia elegans).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835985920310,"sku":"FOLIA2-1560","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6689736585_f2cb.jpg?v=1793096922","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-california-giant-zinnia-seeds-zinnia-elegans-vibrant-pollinator-friendly-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}