100 Zydeco Fire Zinnia Seeds – Red-Orange Blooms, Cut Flower Variety
Zydeco Fire Zinnia is a vibrant annual known for its striking red-orange blooms that add bold color to garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. This variety produces fully double flowers on sturdy stems, making it an excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements. The plants are easy to grow from seed and bloom prolifically throughout the summer until frost.
With its intense color and long-lasting blooms, Zydeco Fire Zinnia is a favorite among gardeners and cut flower enthusiasts. The plants are heat-tolerant and attract pollinators, bringing life to any sunny landscape.
Plant Features
- Vibrant red-orange, fully double blooms
- Excellent cut flower with long, sturdy stems
- Prolific bloomer from summer to frost
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
- Heat-tolerant and easy to grow
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
- Plant Type: Annual
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Bloom Season: Summer to frost
- Mature Height: 24-30 inches
- Spacing: 9-12 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Zydeco Fire Zinnia seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days at 70-75°F. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to ensure good air circulation.
Water regularly, preferably at the base of the plant, to prevent foliage diseases. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Zinnias are relatively low-maintenance and thrive in full sun with moderate watering.
What's Included
100 Zydeco Fire Zinnia seeds.