Growing Non-GMO Magellan Series Zinnia Flower Seeds

Zinnias can be started indoors one month before the last frost for earliest blooms. Transplant to a container or flower bed once two sets of true leaves have been established. Otherwise, sow them directly in the garden bed or field after the last frost of the spring when the soil has warmed to roughly 72 F. Cover the seeds lightly and soak them with a mister. Keep in mind that seeds germinate best at 70-80 F. Established zinnias thrive in drought but may require a bit of extra water to help them get started; ensure the soil and seedlings dry out between irrigations; zinnias do not do well in overly wet conditions and thrive in drier weather.

Magellan Series Zinnias bloom all summer and will expire at the first hard frost of autumn. They are very persistent and may produce new blooms into December in some areas. Expect them to reseed; if you wish to prevent reseeding, cut the flower heads after blooming and remove the entire plant before the seeds start to develop. They can also be sown in the fall for winter blooms. This variety is particularly sensitive to cold and should be sheltered from any hint of frost.

Magellan Series Zinnia in the Flower Garden

Magellan Series Zinnia flower seeds will excite your garden with larger, fuller, and brighter bulbs than any zinnia this season. Magellan Series zinnias steal the show with spectacular 5-6 inch blooms perfect for any fresh cut basket, bouquet, or just attracting butterflies to the garden.

Harvesting Magellan Series Zinnia

Harvest these blooms for cut flower bouquets, centerpiece arrangements, and darling bud vases. Make a clean cut at the base of the flowering stalk and store it in cool water.

The flowers of the zinnias are also edible! Pluck the petals when in bloom and use them as garnishes on cakes, salads, and more; they are said to have a mildly bitter taste.

About Magellan Series Zinnia Garden Seeds

Zinnias are safe for humans to eat, but may be toxic when consumed by animals like livestock or dogs. Contact your veterinarian if you have questions.

Native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of the American southwest. The genus zinnia pays homage to Johann Gottfried Zinn, the German botanist who is credited with the first writings of the flower before it was ferried to Europe in the 1750s.

Expect 5-6 inch wide blossoms, which stand alone on 1-1.5 foot tall flower stalks.

Zinnia Magellan Series Coral is a 2005 All-America Selections (AAS) Flower Winner for its "brilliant coral petals," "consistent flower production," and "earliness to bloom." All-America Selections is an independent non-profit organization committed to award-winning flowers and vegetables.

Zinnias are widely known for attracting pollinating butterflies and providing color to empty patches of gardens. Yet, Zinnias have amazing deer resistance!

Stories From Our Gardeners

"These world-renowned dense zinnia blooms really are all they're cracked up to be! They will come on with tons of petals and vibrant colors. My favorite ones to mix together are Ivory, Orange, and Salmon. Together they create exactly the look I want for my garden! "

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Non-GMO Magellan Series Zinnia Seeds Per Package:

• 10 seed Packet
• 100 Seeds - Bulk

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