Growing Non-GMO Thumbelina Mix Zinnia Flower Seeds
Zinnias can be optionally started indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost for the earliest blooms. Otherwise, sow them directly in the garden bed or field after the last frost of the spring. 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 low water conditions, but may require a bit of extra water to help them get established. However, be sure the soil and seedlings dry out between irrigations; zinnias do not do well in overly wet conditions and thrive in drier weather.
Thumbelina Mix Zinnias bloom all summer and will expire at the first hard frost of autumn. They are very persistent and may produce new blooms into November in some regions. Expect them to reseed; however, the seeds may not survive harsh winters. If you wish to prevent reseeding, cut the flower heads after blooming and then remove the entire plant before the seeds start to develop. In zones 8 and above, seeds can also be sown in the fall for winter blooms.
Thumbelina Mix Zinnia in the Flower Garden
Thumbelina Mix flower seeds are durable and easy to grow, ideal for indoor containers and planters or for a charming border around your flower bed. Thumbelina Zinnia Mix seeds promise short, neat, small, and tolerant zinnias ideal for gardens prone to deer, heat and drought.
Harvesting Thumbelina Mix Zinnia
The flowers of the zinnias are edible! Pluck the petals when the flowers are blooming and use them as garnishes on cakes, salads, or other dishes. They are said to have a mild, yet bitter taste.
About Thumbelina Mix Zinnia Garden Seeds
Zinnias are safe for humans to eat, but may be toxic when ingested by animals like livestock or pets. Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or worry that your pet may have ingested some.
The Zinnia flower is originally from the southwestern USA, Mexico, and Central America.
These delightful blossoms are usually 1-3 inches wide and stand alone on a flower stalk reaching 3-6 inches high.
Thumbelina Mix Zinnias debuted as a 1963 All-American Selections (AAS) Gold Medal Winner. A perfect trimming to any garden or as a thoughtful, potted gift. This dwarf Zinnia Flower variety makes a short, and delicate addition to any garden.
Thumbelina Mix Zinnias are attractive to pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects adore these beautiful, pollen-filled flowers. Plant some near your food garden to foster a healthy pollen exchange!
Stories From Our Gardeners
"Zinnias are low-maintenance flowers! I live in Michigan, and we have unpredictable weather in the autumn. The zinnias in my yard continue to have blooms into late October most years with little input required from me. If there’s not a hard frost, these bloomers will continue to glow!"
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer
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Non-GMO Thumbelina Mix Zinnia Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g Packet - Approximately 140 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Approximately 975 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 3,900 Seeds
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