
Details
The Magellan Series Zinnia is a game-changing dwarf variety, offering larger, more abundant blooms than ever seen in compact zinnias. These fully double, petal-packed flowers can reach an impressive 4 to 5 inches wide, bursting in a vibrant mix of cherry, pink, orange, ivory, yellow, scarlet, and award-winning coral. With exceptional branching and vigorous growth, these sturdy plants stay neatly compact at just over a foot tall, making them perfect for front borders, containers, and patio gardens.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Zinnia elegans |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Coral/Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |