Growing Non-GMO Peppermint Stick Mixture 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 final frost of the spring when the soil has warmed to roughly 72°F. Cover the seeds lightly and soak the top inch of the soil 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 additional water to help them get going; ensure the soil and seedlings dry out between irrigations. Zinnias do not do well in overly wet soils, but do thrive in drier conditions.
Peppermint Stick Mixture Zinnias bloom all summer and will expire at the first hard frost at the end of the growing season. They are very persistent and may produce new blooms into December in some areas. 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 vacate the total plant before the seeds start to develop. In zones 8 and above, seeds can also be sown in autumn for winter blooms.
Peppermint Stick Mixture Zinnia in the Flower Garden
Peppermint Stick Mixture Zinnia flower seeds will excite your garden with more colorful and brighter bulbs than other zinnias this season. Peppermint Stick Mixture zinnias steal the show with breathtaking 2-inch blooms perfect for any fresh cut basket, bouquet, or just luring butterflies to the garden. They also perform exceptionally well in containers and pots for porch and patio styling!
Harvesting Peppermint Stick Mixture 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 Peppermint Stick Mixture 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 or think your pet may have consumed some.
Native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of the American southwest. The genus zinnia pays homage to Johann Gottfried Zinn, the German botanist credited with the first reports of the flower before it was transported to Europe in the mid-1700s.
Expect 2-inch wide blossoms which stand alone on 2-3 foot tall flower stalks.
Zinnias are widely loved for attracting pollinating butterflies and providing color to empty patches of gardens. Yet, Zinnias have amazing deer resistance!
Stories From Our Gardeners
"My biggest tip for zinnias is to watch out for aphids. If you notice some appearing, blast the foliage with water frequently until they are gone. You have to check the leaves every day if you know your garden is susceptible. Don’t be afraid to get up close and personal! You’ll be sad if you don’t and get an infestation."
- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer
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Organic Non-GMO Peppermint Stick Mixture Zinnia Seeds Per Package:
2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 125 Seeds
0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 625 Seeds
1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 2,500 Seeds
4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
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