Peruvian Blend Zinnia is a compact flowering cultivar that brings vibrant color to gardens across hardiness zones 2-11. This frost-tender annual grows to a tidy 24-28 inches wide, making it excellent for borders, containers, and small garden spaces. Native to Peru and thriving in full sun with moderate watering, it germinates quickly in warm soil (70-85°F) and rewards gardeners with reliable blooms throughout the season.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
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This compact zinnia thrives in the warmth that other plants sometimes struggle with, germinating reliably in temperatures between 70-85°F and performing beautifully across an unusually wide hardiness range from zones 2-11. The restrained 24-28 inch spread keeps it perfectly proportioned for smaller gardens and containers, while its full-sun preference and moderate water needs make it low-maintenance once established. Its frost-tender nature means it truly shines in summer heat, making it a dependable choice when you need color that doesn't wilt in warmth.
Peruvian Blend Zinnia is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden displays, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Its compact growth habit and manageable size make it particularly valuable for container gardening and small-scale landscape plantings.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather and transplant outdoors only after the last frost has passed.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date when soil and air have warmed. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting in the garden.
Direct sow is recommended. Plant seeds outdoors 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date, once soil has warmed to at least 70°F.
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