FlowerZinnia
Queeny Lime Blush Zinnia
Queeny Lime Blush Zinnia is a striking annual flower that produces large, full pom-pom blooms in an unusual greenish-pink hue that demands attention in any garden. This open-pollinated zinnia reaches 30-40 inches tall and flowers within 70-79 days, making it a reliable choice for mid-to-late summer color. Hardy from zones 3-10 and thriving in full sun with just 12 inches of spacing, it grows as a sturdy upright plant that rewards minimal fuss with abundant, show-stopping blooms. The name itself tells a story of horticultural refinement: breeders developed new colors in this series and upgraded the designation from 'Queen' to 'Queeny' to reflect their expanding palette.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Moderately Fertile Loam
Growth Stats
40 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-10
Size
40in H x ?in W
Growth
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Care
High
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Highlights
The greenish-pink pom-pom blooms of Queeny Lime Blush Zinnia are genuinely unusual in the flower world, with a color that sits somewhere between blush and chartreuse depending on light and bloom stage. The compact spacing requirement and upright growth habit allow gardeners to pack plenty of blooms into tight quarters, whether in borders, mass plantings, or mixed beds. At 70-79 days to maturity, this is a faster option than many ornamental zinnias, meaning you'll see those distinctive flowers relatively quickly from seed.
Common Uses
Queeny Lime Blush Zinnia is grown as a cut flower and ornamental bedding plant. The large pom-pom blooms are well-suited to fresh flower arrangements, where their distinctive color adds depth and interest alongside more traditional flower tones. Gardeners use this variety in landscape beds, borders, and mass plantings to create bold focal points and reliable mid-to-late summer color.
Growing Timeline
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date in warm soil (70-75°F). Zinnias germinate quickly and dislike cold soil, so timing matters. Transplant seedlings into individual containers once they develop true leaves.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days before moving them outdoors. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed, typically when nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F. Space plants 12 inches apart in rows that are also 12 inches apart.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed and danger of cold snaps has truly passed. Zinnias are warm-season annuals and will rot in cold, wet soil.
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the season to encourage branching and continuous blooming. Pinching back growing tips when plants are 6-8 inches tall promotes a bushier, more compact form and more flower production overall.
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Ecology & Traits
Scientific Classification
Zinnia elegans
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Zinnia
Growth Habit
Upright
History & Origin
“Queeny Lime Blush represents the modern work of professional breeders deliberately expanding the zinnia color palette. The original 'Queen' series established this flower type, but breeders continued developing new shades and tones within the group. When the color range had evolved enough to justify a name refresh, the cultivar was renamed 'Queeny' to mark this achievement in breeding, reflecting how ornamental plant development is an ongoing conversation between growers and seed houses.”