Bicolor Zinnia
Mazurkia Zinnia is a captivating heirloom cultivar named after the Polish Mazurka dance, and its flowers seem to sweep and dance across your garden with mesmerizing pink and white starburst patterns set against golden centers. These compact plants reach 24 inches tall with a tidy 18-inch spread, yet produce sturdy stems ideal for cutting, a rare combination in dwarf zinnias. From seed to first bloom takes just 65 days, with flowers arriving reliably from June through November. Thriving in full sun with moderate water and temperatures between 70, 95°F, Mazurkia combines old-world charm with practical garden performance, while attracting pollinators and shrugging off deer and drought.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
24in H x 18in W
Annual
High
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What sets Mazurkia apart is the striking variation in its starburst blooms, each plant expresses different color configurations, so growing multiple plants reveals the full palette of patterns this heirloom holds. The combination of a low, compact habit with long, sturdy cutting stems makes it unusually versatile, equally at home in borders or the vase. Its quick 65-day journey from seed to bloom means you'll be cutting flowers just two months after sowing, and it blooms prolifically through the entire warm season without fussing.
Mazurkia Zinnia shines as a cut flower, with sturdy stems that hold up well in arrangements and prolific blooming that keeps the vase perpetually full. The mesmerizing starburst patterns and long vase life make these blooms particularly prized by gardeners who enjoy fresh flower bouquets throughout summer and fall. Beyond the cutting garden, the compact growth habit and continuous flowers also make Mazurkia excellent for borders, beds, and pollinator gardens where visual impact matters.
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, keeping them at 70–80°F for germination. Seeds sprout in 4 to 6 days. However, seed starting too early is unnecessary and can actually slow growth; zinnias genuinely prefer being sown or transplanted after warmth arrives. Sow at a depth of 1/4 inch.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date once soil has warmed. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions before planting. Space final plants 18 inches apart, though closer spacing of 9 to 12 inches is acceptable if you prefer denser coverage.
Direct sow after the last spring frost has passed, as this is the recommended method. Sow seeds directly into warm soil outdoors and thin seedlings to one plant every 12 inches when they reach 2 inches tall.
Cut flowers in early morning when stems are fully hydrated and blooms have just opened, using clean scissors or pruners. Remove lower leaves from the stem before arranging. Mazurkia blooms continuously from June through November, so regular harvesting actually encourages more flower production rather than depleting the plant.
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“Mazurkia Zinnia takes its name from the Mazurka, a lively Polish dance full of sweeping motion and theatrical flair. This heirloom variety carries that heritage in its dancing starburst blooms, connecting gardeners to Central European cultural traditions while preserving the genetic diversity of open-pollinated zinnias. By growing Mazurkia, gardeners participate in the seed-saving lineage that has maintained this variety's unique character across generations.”