Zinderella Red Zinnia is a vibrant summer-to-fall bloomer that brings bold color to gardens from June through November. This cultivar of Zinnia elegans reaches 24 to 30 inches tall with a compact 18-inch spread, producing continuous flowers over 63 to 84 days from seed to bloom. Thriving in full sun with moderate watering and drought tolerance once established, it attracts pollinators while resisting deer pressure, making it a reliable performer for mixed borders and cutting gardens.
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Deep red blooms unfold over an extended season, continuing reliably into fall when many annuals fade. Direct sowing after the last frost gives you flowers in just over two months, and the plant's natural drought tolerance means you can skip some waterings without sacrificing bloom quality. Pollinators visit consistently throughout the growing season, drawing life and movement to your garden.
Zinderella Red works beautifully as a cut flower, with blooms that last well in the vase and continue opening as the plant matures in the garden. The steady production of red flowers from midsummer through frost makes it valuable for continuous color in borders, containers, and cottage gardens where sustained bloom matters more than peak seasonal impact.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Plant seeds at a depth of 1/16 to 1/4 inch in sterile seed-starting mix. Keep soil temperature between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during germination; seeds typically sprout in 5 to 10 days. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge and harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days before transplanting outdoors after the last frost.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after all danger of spring frost has passed, once soil has warmed. Space plants 1 inch apart. Ensure good air circulation around each plant to prevent fungal disease.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost has passed, planting at a depth of 1/16 to 1/4 inch. Seeds will sprout in 5 to 10 days if soil temperature stays warm. This method is recommended and works well for quick summer color.
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