Classic Zinnia is a compact, sun-loving flower that brings reliable color to gardens from midsummer through frost. Growing just 10-16 inches tall with a spread of 6-12 inches, this cultivar of Zinnia linearis fits neatly into borders, containers, and small garden spaces. Expect blooms approximately 65 days after sowing, with flowers that reward deadheading and seed-saving throughout the season.
Full Sun
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2-11
16in H x 12in W
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This dwarf zinnia thrives on neglect, asking only for full sun and average soil to produce continuous flowers. The compact habit means you can tuck it into tight spaces without worry, and it actually blooms better when you skip the fertilizer fuss. Pinch off spent blooms regularly and you'll get waves of flowers until the first frost arrives.
Classic Zinnia serves as a reliable, long-blooming choice for flower gardens, border plantings, and container displays. Its compact size and continuous flowering habit through summer and into fall make it useful for adding consistent color to mixed flower beds.
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Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant into average garden soil in a mostly sunny location once soil has warmed.
Transplant seedlings into the garden after your last frost date has passed, spacing plants 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds into the garden after your last frost date in a sunny location.
Pinch off spent flower heads regularly throughout the growing season to encourage continued blooming. You can also allow some flowers to go to seed if you want to save seeds for planting next year.
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