Zinderella Zest Zinnia is a vibrant summer bloomer that brings continuous color from June through November, reaching 24-30 inches tall with a compact 18-inch spread. This cultivar of Zinnia elegans germinates quickly and flowers in 63-84 days from seed, making it one of the faster routes to garden color. The variety thrives in full sun and moderate watering, handling drought stress once established while attracting pollinators throughout the growing season. Its deer-resistant nature means you can count on these blooms to persist where other flowers might disappear.
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Full Sun
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30in H x 18in W
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Zinderella Zest offers nearly six months of continuous flowering, a rare trait that keeps this zinnia relevant from early summer heat through fall frost. The compact growth habit fits neatly into garden beds and containers without sprawling, yet it remains tall enough to make a visual statement. Quick germination (5-10 days) and reliable bloom timing make this variety exceptionally rewarding for gardeners seeking dependable color without the wait.
Zinderella Zest serves as a backbone for cut flower arrangements and fresh bouquets throughout summer and fall. Its extended bloom window and steady flower production make it valuable in mixed garden beds where season-long color matters, and its compact size adapts well to containers on patios and balconies.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep the germination environment at 70-80°F. Seeds sprout within 5-10 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once soil has warmed and frost danger has passed.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. Transplant after your last spring frost when soil temperatures are reliably warm. Space plants 18 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost when soil has warmed. This is the recommended method for this variety. Sow at the depth specified below.
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