Jazzy Red Zinnia is a compact cultivar of Zinnia haageana that brings vibrant red blooms to gardens from early summer through late fall. Growing 18-24 inches tall with a neat 12-inch spread, this variety reaches full flowering in 63-84 days from seed, making it accessible even to gardeners with shorter growing seasons. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and handles drought once established, while its deer resistance and pollinator appeal make it a reliable performer in any garden scheme.
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Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
24in H x 12in W
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Red zinnias of the Jazzy line deliver weeks of continuous color without fussy deadheading, and this cultivar's compact stature fits seamlessly into borders, containers, or cutting gardens. Sow seeds directly into warm soil in spring, and you'll have blooms by midsummer; the flowers attract butterflies and bees reliably throughout the season. Its natural drought tolerance means less watering stress during dry spells, though regular moisture keeps it flowering at its peak.
Jazzy Red Zinnias excel as cut flowers, holding their color and structure in the vase for a week or more. They're equally at home in borders where their steady summer-to-fall bloom extends seasonal interest, and their compact size makes them natural choices for containers and small-space gardens.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds very shallow, at a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch, and keep soil at 70-80°F during germination. Expect sprouts to emerge in 5-10 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date, once soil has warmed. Space plants 8 inches apart in a location with good air circulation.
Direct sowing is recommended and works well in most regions. Sow seeds directly into warm soil in spring at a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch, spacing 8 inches apart.
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