Question 1

When should I plant Dahlia Flowered Zinnias seeds?

Accepted Answer

Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil warms to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Zinnias are warm-season annuals that do not tolerate frost.

Question 2

How long do Dahlia Flowered Zinnias take to bloom?

Accepted Answer

Dahlia Flowered Mixture zinnias bloom 90 to 100 days from sowing. Seeds germinate in 7 to 10 days and plants begin flowering in midsummer, continuing until frost.

Question 3

How tall do Dahlia Flowered Zinnias grow?

Accepted Answer

Dahlia Flowered Mixture zinnias grow 30 to 36 inches tall with sturdy stems perfect for cutting. The large, fully double blooms measure 4 to 5 inches across.

Question 4

Do Dahlia Flowered Zinnias attract pollinators?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dahlia Flowered Mixture zinnias attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season. The bold, colorful blooms provide nectar for beneficial pollinators.

Question 5

Are Dahlia Flowered Zinnias heat tolerant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dahlia Flowered Mixture zinnias thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought well once established. Native to Mexico, these zinnias perform best in warm summer temperatures and full sun.

Category: Flower Seeds

Flower Seeds

Dahlia Flowered Zinnia Mix Seeds / Zinnia elegans

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German Chamomile Seeds / Matricaria chamomilla

Grandpa Ott Purple Morning Glory / Ipomea purpurea

Heavenly Blue Morning Glory / Ipomea tricolor

Holy Basil / Tulsi / Ocimum sanctum

Indian Blanket Flower Seeds / Gaillardia pulchella

Lanceleaf Coreopsis Seeds, Coreopsis lanceolata

Lemon Balm Seeds / Melissa Officinalis

Love-in-a-Mist Seeds / Nigella damascena

Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds / Helianthus annuus