Queeny Lime Red Zinnia is a striking cultivar of Zinnia elegans that grows 30 to 40 inches tall, delivering bold color and reliable performance across hardiness zones 2 through 11. This frost-tender annual thrives in full sun and moderate water, making it a straightforward choice for gardeners seeking height and visual impact in their borders. Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after your last frost date, or start them indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier for an earlier bloom.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
40in H x 16in W
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Moderate
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This tall zinnia reaches 30 to 40 inches with a compact spread of 12 to 16 inches, creating an elegant vertical accent in any garden bed. The variety germinates quickly in warm soil between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and it performs best when planted into warm ground rather than rushed into spring's cool soil. Zinnias genuinely do not benefit from early planting, so patience with timing actually pays off in stronger, more vigorous plants.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch in warm soil. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost has passed, once nighttime temperatures consistently stay warm.
Transplant outdoors after your average last frost date when soil has warmed. Space plants 12 inches apart to allow for their mature width of 12 to 16 inches and to promote air circulation.
Direct sow outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed. Sow at 1/4 inch depth.
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