Zinnia Seeds - Star Series
60-70 Days to maturity. Zinnia angustifolia. Star Series Zinnia Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated zinnia seeds. Suitable for growing in containers, borders, garden beds, raised beds, and greenhouses. Star Series delivers compact, mounded plants covered in single blooms for reliable yellow, orange, or white summer color and pollinator appeal. Heat, humidity, and drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for edging, mass plantings, and baskets.
Growing Star Series Zinnia in the Flower Garden
Direct sow Star Series after the last frost once soils are warm, or start indoors in cell trays 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 0.25 inch deep and keep the soil lightly moist through germination. Transplant gently while young and space plants 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun.
For the best flowering, avoid over-fertilizing with high nitrogen and water at the base to keep foliage dry. Star Series performs well in heat and summer humidity, and it is a dependable choice for borders, baskets, and mass plantings where steady bloom is needed.
Star Series Zinnia in the Landscape
This compact zinnia is perfect for growing in the landscape for borders, mass plantings, accents, or in containers. Its compact growth habit makes it easy to incorporate throughout the garden. Cut young blooms for dainty cut arrangements.
About Star Series Zinnia Garden Seeds
Angustifolia zinnias are known for their compact habit and long bloom season from summer to frost. They also have many fewer problems with mildew. The Star Series stands out with single, star-shaped flowers and strong landscape performance in hot weather.
Use it as a bright edging plant, in mixed containers, or to fill sunny beds with color that brings in bees and butterflies.
Tips From Our Gardeners
If you garden in humid conditions, give Star Series a little extra spacing and water early in the day at soil level. Better airflow and drier foliage go a long way toward keeping blooms coming clean and strong.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Star Series Zinnia Seeds Per Package:
- 10 Seed Packet
- 100 Seed Packet
- 500 Seed Packet
Non-GMO Star Series Zinnia seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Zinnia angustifolia |
| Star Series Zinnia Color: | Yellow, white, orange |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-70 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 8-10 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-14 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Spreading |
| Soil Preference: | Well-drained soil with moderate fertility and even moisture until established; pH 6.0 to 7.0. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 70-95 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3-4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 8-10 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for aphids and leaf spot in dense plantings. Provide strong airflow, water at the base, and avoid frequent overhead irrigation to reduce powdery mildew and foliar disease pressure. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought, Humidity |