Dream Deep Rosy Lavender Zinnia is an heirloom annual that delivers bold, fully double blooms in a stunning rosy-lavender hue, each flower reaching 4 inches across on sturdy 24-36 inch stems. From seed to cutting-ready bouquet takes 65-95 days, making it fast enough for multiple successions in a single season. Hardy in zones 2-11, this variety thrives in full sun and moderate moisture, rewarding frequent cutting with an abundance of blooms that get more prolific the more you harvest them.
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The 4-inch double blooms emerge in a rich rosy-lavender color that photographs beautifully and holds its hue in arrangements. These flowers sit atop tall, sturdy stems that are essentially made for cutting, and the plant responds to regular harvesting by producing even more flowers. Baker Creek's catalog notes this zinnia is ready to shine in bouquets, beds, and borders, and the heirloom genetics mean you can save seeds year after year if you let a few flowers mature.
This zinnia is grown primarily for cutting and arranging. The tall stems and substantial double blooms make it a natural choice for fresh flower arrangements, cottage garden displays, and border plantings where color impact matters. Gardeners who cut regularly will find the plant becomes even more productive, essentially training itself into a continuous bloomer throughout the season.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Sow at a depth of 1/4 inch in seed-starting mix kept at 70-80°F; seeds will sprout in 4-6 days. Once seedlings emerge, maintain temperatures in the 70-95°F range and ensure they receive bright light to prevent legginess.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Space plants 9 inches apart. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before final planting.
You can direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date and soil has warmed, planting at 1/4 inch depth. Thin seedlings to 9 inches apart once they have true leaves.
Cut flowers when the blooms are fully open and the petals feel firm to the touch. The ideal cutting stage is when the double petals are completely unfurled but before any browning appears on the petal edges. Cut in the early morning with sharp scissors, removing stems just above a leaf node. Harvest regularly, every 3-4 days, to keep the plant producing new flowers throughout the season. Flowers will last 7-10 days in a vase with fresh water and flower food.
Pinch out the growing tip when plants reach 6-8 inches tall to encourage branching and a fuller, bushier habit. More importantly, deadhead spent flowers regularly or cut stems for bouquets; this prevents seed formation and signals the plant to produce more blooms. The more you cut, the more the plant will branch and flower.
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