Raspberry Limeade Zinnia brings a burst of summery color to gardens from June through November, with blooms that capture the vibrant essence of its namesake drink. This cultivar of Zinnia elegans grows 30 to 42 inches tall with a compact 24-inch spread, reaching full flowering in 63 to 84 days from seed. The plant thrives in full sun and moderate water, tolerating drought once established while attracting pollinators throughout the season. Its vigor and reliability make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting color in beds, borders, and cutting gardens.
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The color story here is what sells it: blooms that blend raspberry red and lime green tones create an unexpected, sophisticated palette that photographs beautifully and commands attention in any garden. This cultivar flowers prolifically from midsummer straight through the first frost, giving you nearly five months of cut flowers and garden color. Deer leave it alone, and it shrugs off drought stress once roots are established, yet it actually performs best with regular watering. The flowers emerge quickly from seed (just 5 to 10 days for germination) and reach blooming size in just over two months, rewarding impatient gardeners with fast results.
Raspberry Limeade Zinnia shines as a cutting flower, with stems that hold up beautifully in arrangements and vases for days. The long blooming season and prolific flower production make it especially valuable for gardeners who want fresh bouquets throughout summer and fall. It works equally well in garden beds and borders where its height and color presence create visual structure and ongoing interest.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, maintaining soil temperature between 70 and 80°F for germination. Seeds should sprout within 5 to 10 days under these conditions.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost date once they have developed true leaves and hardened off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost date, which is the recommended method for this variety.
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