Queeny Orange Lime Zinnia is a vibrant cultivar of Zinnia elegans that delivers dual-tone blooms in striking orange and lime hues from early summer through the first frost. Growing 30 to 42 inches tall with a compact 24-inch spread, this variety reaches full bloom in 63 to 84 days from seed, making it fast enough for even mid-season plantings. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and tolerates drought once established, while its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators all season long.
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42in H x 24in W
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Orange and lime bicolored flowers on sturdy, well-branched plants that bloom prolifically from June through November. The combination of heat tolerance, deer resistance, and drought resilience makes this a dependable performer in gardens that might challenge other ornamentals. Direct sowing after frost produces flowering plants by midsummer, and regular deadheading keeps blooms coming until hard freezes arrive.
Queeny Orange Lime Zinnia is primarily grown as a cut flower and garden ornamental. The long stems and abundant blooms make it excellent for fresh arrangements, while the compact-to-tall growth habit suits borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its extended bloom season and vibrant coloring make it a reliable choice for adding summer color to beds and cutting gardens.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, planting at a depth of 1/16 to 1/4 inch. Keep soil at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit for germination; seedlings will sprout in 5 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden after the last spring frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 1 inch apart in full sun with well-draining soil.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost, planting at a depth of 1/16 to 1/4 inch. This is the recommended method and will produce flowering plants within 63 to 84 days.
Cut flowers in the early morning when blooms are fully open but still fresh. Cut stems at least one-third of the way down the plant to encourage new branching and additional flowers. Queeny Orange Lime blooms continuously from June through November, providing fresh material throughout the growing season.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the growing season to promote continuous blooming and maintain a fuller, more branched plant shape. Pinching back young plants when 6 inches tall encourages bushier growth.
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