Aztec Burgundy Bicolor Zinnia is a compact heirloom zinnia that brings rich, jewel-toned color to gardens in a surprisingly petite package. This Zinnia haageana cultivar reaches just 12 to 18 inches tall but produces an abundance of 1.5-inch double-petaled blooms in striking burgundy bicolor patterns from June through November. It flowers in just 60 to 70 days from seed, thriving in full sun and moderate water with impressive drought tolerance. The diminutive blooms and tidy growth habit make it shine in containers, borders, and small arrangements, while deer pass it by entirely.
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Full Sun
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18in H x 12in W
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The real magic here is how much color packs into such a small footprint. Those densely double petals create a rich, layered texture that catches light beautifully, and the burgundy bicolor pattern is genuinely striking on a plant barely taller than 18 inches. This variety flowers from midsummer straight through fall frost, meaning a single packet of seeds gives you months of continuous blooms without the sprawl of standard zinnias.
These flowers excel in container gardens where their compact size and prolific blooming create impact without overtaking the planter. The 1.5-inch double blooms are small enough for delicate bouquets and arrangements, where the burgundy bicolor petals add texture and depth. They work beautifully in cottage garden borders and beds, and gardeners appreciate them for cutting without sacrificing the plant's ornamental display.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, maintaining soil temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during germination. Seeds sprout in 5 to 10 days. Keep seedlings under bright light and harden them off gradually before transplanting outdoors.
Transplant outdoors after your last spring frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 9 inches apart in their final location.
Direct sow after your last spring frost date, as the soil warms. This is a recommended method for this variety and produces strong, established plants.
Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering throughout the season and keeps the compact plants tidy. Pinching back young seedlings when they reach a few inches tall promotes bushier growth and more prolific blooming.
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