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Fun and flirty, our Zinnia Cupcakes Pink Mix bursts with sugar-sweet shades in every hue of pink, including blushes and pastels through magenta and vibrant candy tones. This high-performing mix delivers an array of single, semi-double, double, and scabiosa-style blooms, each one bringing something uniquely special to your bouquets. For the fullest, fluffiest double flowers, keep plants well-watered and offer a touch of afternoon shade during the hottest days.
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Wow wow wow! These are incredibly vibrant. The blooms in the mix have been so much brighter and more colorful than I expected and I get so many compliments! I started these indoors (I'm in zone 10)
I’m very disappointed with these Zinnias. The blooms are very small, there’s no variety, and they don’t look like the pictures that are advertised! I will not purchase these ever again.
Store owner replied:
Hello TARA. Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your Cupcake Mix zinnias did not produce the large, varied blooms you were expecting. We understand how disappointing that is. Cupcake Mix zinnias and other double or scabiosa-flowered varieties can display natural genetic variation, so some plants may produce fuller blooms while others are more single or semi-double. The flower form can also continue to develop as the plants mature, and pinching the first few blooms may encourage improved flowering later in the season. That said, we recognize your experience did not meet expectations. We are glad we had the opportunity to provide a resolution. We've also shared your feedback with our supplier as we continue working together to improve the consistency of this variety. We especially appreciate hearing that you've had success with other Eden Brothers seeds, when we reached out, and we're grateful you took the time to bring this to our attention. At Eden Brothers, we stand behind our products and value feedback like yours as it helps us continue improving the quality of the products we offer!
The ones that have grown and bloomed are small (think 1 inch diameter), single layer petals, no cupcakes. Last year, I grew much prettier, layered zinnias from a hardware store seed packet that was a 1/3 of the price.
Store owner replied:
Hello Tinlizans. Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your Cupcake Zinnias did not produce the full, layered blooms you were expecting. Cupcake Zinnias are an open-pollinated novelty variety prized for their unique "cupcake" or scabiosa-style blooms. Because of their genetics, it's normal for some plants to produce single or semi-double flowers alongside the fully double blooms. Environmental conditions can also influence bloom form, and many plants produce more fully developed flowers as the season progresses. We reached out by email but haven't heard back yet. We'd still be happy to help, so please reply to our original email if you're interested in discussing the resolution options available to you. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as customer feedback helps us continue monitoring product quality and improving the products we offer!
Not sure what people are talking about because these little seeds were magic in my garden and made stunning bouquets! I planted them on July 14 to honor my mom who passed on that day and they did not disappoint!!!!
These were true to the photo, great germination and growth, BUT! The birds LOVED them. I was unable to harvest more than 2 for a bouquet because I believe the birds may have been confusing them for coneflowers? Or something else! The bottom 2 zinnia in the photo were from this packet. Every time I would check the garden, I found this patch of zinnia eaten up! I grow many zinnias, and these just had very heavy pressure. I will try again and put cloth pouches over them to protect.
I was so confused as to where my cupcake variety went in my garden and I realized it was these random looking zinnias with the tiniest leaves (no double petals) and the center is so big with sparse leaves. I left them for a few months to see if they need time to mature and grow into themselves and nothing, I ended up pulling them cause they were actually making my garden look sad and just taking up space lol a little
Store owner replied:
Hello Anne. Thank you for sharing your experience with Eden Brothers, as we truly value your feedback. Bloom variation is a known characteristic of this variety, with some flowers developing into full, lush blooms and others appearing more single or semi-double. Sowing more seeds and thinning thoughtfully can help encourage a fuller overall display. We're happy to hear our Customer Service Team could offer you a resolution, and while we understand that waiting for results can be frustrating, these unique blooms often prove worth the patience. We're continuing to work closely with our growers to improve consistency and performance season after season!
These look like every other zinnia, not like pictured.
Store owner replied:
Hello Jo. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us improve and refine our offerings. This variety can naturally show some variability, with certain plants producing the fuller blooms while others may lean more single or semi-double. Sowing generously and thinning thoughtfully can help achieve a better overall display. We’re glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist you, and we understand the disappointment when results don’t match expectations right away. We continue to work closely with our growers to improve consistency and results. Thank you for reaching out to us about this!
These are so beautiful and I got so many flowers that keep blooming! Would definitely buy again.
I spent $7 on this very small package of seeds. As a market farmer doing specialty bouquets, the gorgeous pictures got me excited about adding this beauty as one of my new signature flowers. I somehow missed the word “single” petal in the description and all I got was two shades of single pink flowers. Very disappointing. At the very least the single variance should have been shown but my vote is to remove this offering from the website.
I was really excited about growing these flowers because how unique they looked but I never got any crazy cupcake the color is different but that’s about it…… yall should really change the photo… ill be reading reviews from other from now on
Store owner replied:
Hello Angelina Robinson. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers. We greatly appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us! It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. Some plants will produce the fuller blooms we are all hoping for, while others may be more single or semi-double. Growing a larger batch and selectively thinning can help improve your results. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to find a resolution for you. Patience pays off with these unique varieties, but we do know it is disappointing when they don't come up right away!
Like other reviewers, was not as advertised. Only got a single row of petals, not the feathering as shown. Germination was only okay. Save your money.
Store owner replied:
Hello Becky. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers. We truly value you taking the time to share your feedback! Insights like yours help us continue to improve and provide the best possible products. With this particular variety, bloom forms can vary, with some producing the full, showy flowers and others leaning more single or semi-double. Planting more seeds and thinning carefully can often enhance the overall display. We’re glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist you, and while it can be disappointing when results take time, these unique blooms are often well worth the wait. We are working with our growers to continue to learn and have better results!
If you know the product is bad, why continue to sell it and why charge full price??
Store owner replied:
Hello Seth. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Eden Brothers. We’re sorry to hear this variety didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re glad a refund was provided, your feedback is incredibly helpful as we work to improve. We’re currently reviewing this variety with our growers to better understand the performance of cupcake/scabiosa-form blooms. We apologize for any disappointment and appreciate your patience as we strive to ensure our products match what’s represented!
I was so excited to grow these beautiful flowers and anxiously waited all summer for them to bloom. What an absolute disappointment. They are all regular, single row pink zinnias. None have multiple rows of petals, fluffy centers, no cupcake, not a single thing other than basic plain zinnias. I planted an entire section in my cute bed with these and am now so sad I didn't just plant regular zinnias from Menards because at least those have decent looking blooms, these leave a lot to be desired on size and quality. Definitely nothing even close to what is shown on the website.
Store owner replied:
Hello Ann. Thank you for sharing your experience with Eden Brothers. We’re sorry to hear that these beauties did not meet your expectations! While we’re glad we could issue a refund, we truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve. We are actively discussing this variety with our growers to better understand and address the performance of the double/scabiosa-form blooms. We apologize for any disappointment and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure our products reflect what’s shown!
I was so excited for these to bloom! But like the other reviews mine are not the same as the picture.
I purchased through Eden’s amazon store.
Store owner replied:
Hello Stephanie Simpson. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we are speaking to our team about this seed. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. Zinnia 'Cupcake Mix' and double/scabiosa-form varieties can be tricky because they have inconsistent genetics, with some plants producing full, double blooms, and others may be more single or semi-double. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
I am ready to plant another round of these beautiful flowers. My second round is just starting to bloom now. I really believe soil makes a big difference with this type.
Store owner replied:
Hello Leahfanders. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the Zinnia Seeds – Cupcakes Pink Mix didn’t perform as expected. While we're glad we were able to resolve this with a refund, we truly appreciate you sharing your experience, as it helps us continue to improve. We are in talks with our growers about this variety and learning more about the double/scabiosa-form varieties. We apologize for any inconvenience, or disappointment!
Very disappointed with almost all of the seeds that I bought from Eden brothers. The sprout rate was poor and looked nothing like the pictures. Spent a lot of money on seeds. Very disappointed.
Store owner replied:
Hello Lorri. Thank you review for Eden Brothers. We are very sorry to hear about your experience with the Zinnia Seeds - Cupcakes Pink Mix. We understand how frustrating it is when results don’t meet expectations, especially after the time and care you put into your garden. While we strive for accuracy and quality of all our products we do take our customer's feedback seriously. We're glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist you, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to make things right. If you ever have any additional concerns, or questions please reach out to our team. Your input helps us improve, and we’re grateful for your support. Wishing you a wonderful growing season!
This mix looks nothing like the photos. I planted a full raised bed with them and all I got was a basic mix of scraggly zinnias that didn’t match the color or type in the pictures.
Store owner replied:
Hello Jay. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers. We are truly sorry to hear the results didn’t match your expectations! The Cupcake Zinnia mix, which includes scabiosa-type blooms, can be unpredictable due to natural genetic variation, even under ideal conditions. While some gardeners do see those full, frilly blooms pictured, others may get a mix of single or semi-double forms, especially if weather or soil conditions aren’t ideal. We completely understand your disappointment, especially after dedicating space and care to growing them. Thanks again for taking the time to connect with us, and we wish you a wonderful and successful growing season!
Another case of “not as shown” , should uave read previous reviews
Store owner replied:
Hello Jasmin. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! Zinnias like the 'Zinderella' series can be stunning but don’t always produce double or scabiosa blooms consistently, and only a small portion do, even in ideal conditions. Cooler temps, direct sowing, and proper care can improve results, but some variation is natural. We are in talks with our growers about this as well. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope your garden brings you lots of beauty this season!
Stop breaking zinnia lover’s hearts by selling these. They are pink but otherwise look nothing like your pictures. I’d like my $7 back.
Store owner replied:
Hello Peg. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! Double and scabiosa-form zinnias, like the 'Zinderella' series, are beautiful but can be unpredictable, with only a small percentage produce the full, frilly blooms. Cooler weather and direct sowing often help, while heat and stress may lead to more single forms. With the right care your chances improve over time. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!
I was so very excited to see my zinnias bloom. I planted them along the street by my mailbox for all my neighbors to see……Unfortunately they look nothing like they are supposed to—very very tiny. So disappointing.
Store owner replied:
Hello MK Gardening. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are still learning more about this variety ourselves. Double and scabiosa-form zinnias, like the 'Zinderella' series, are beautiful but can be unpredictable, with only a small percentage show the full form, especially in warm or humid climates. Cooler temps, direct sowing, consistent care, and early planting can improve your results. We are sorry you had this experience, but we’re glad our Customer Service Team was able to assist and get things sorted out. We appreciate your feedback and wish you a wonderful growing season!
Not as pictured. Only thing true to description was height and color. They are not double nor shape. started seeds indoors April 26th and made excuses for their performance then saw that so many of us had the same poor experience. Will be calling customer service.
Blooms were much smaller than expected and color was very off compared to website. More of a purple magenta color. Germinated well but would definitely not buy again due to not as pictured as those on website.
Store owner replied:
Hello Deana. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
Not worth the money. Each bloom has been a single flower. Small, few petals. Not at all like the picture. Vastly different. Very disappointed
Store owner replied:
Hello Lilly. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Eden Brothers. We completely understand your frustration, and we’re sorry for the disappointment. Zinnia 'Cupcake Mix', like other double or scabiosa-form varieties, can be a bit unpredictable due to their complex genetics. Some plants will produce the full, frilly blooms we all hope for, while others may show more single or semi-double flowers. Growing a larger batch and thinning selectively can help improve the odds of getting those standout blooms. These unique zinnias often take a little patience, but we know it can be discouraging when they initially resemble standard types. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to help you. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate you giving us the chance to do better. We value your support and hope you have a beautiful growing season!
Do you have any idea how frustrating it is to spend weeks nuturing seeds indoors for weeks, hardening them off, then more time in the garden only to find out they are the exact same boring zinnias you find at any grocery store. This is the THIRD time eden brothers has sent me seeds or bulbs that grew into an entirely different plant than advertised. At this point it's not just a simple mistake. It's false advertisement and you've lost a customer for life.
Store owner replied:
Hello Nat. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us at Eden Brothers. We do understand and apologize with your frustration! Zinnia 'Cupcake Mix' and double/scabiosa-form varieties can be tricky because they have inconsistent genetics. Some plants produce full, double blooms, while others may be more single or semi-double. Achieving the desired flower forms often requires selective thinning and growing larger batches to increase your chances of getting those showy blooms. Patience pays off with these unique varieties, but we know it can be disappointing when they first start to come up like standard zinnias!
Like others said, I should have read the reviews first. I was so excited to finally plant these and it’s not as the picture or details describe. Very pretty pink color, but a very average size. I too only had a handful successfully germinate. I had originally planned to thin them out. I will definitely be checking the reviews next time. I’ll say this, I’ll definitely come back to change my review if I’m speaking too soon. I’m in the northeast so I expected these to bloom as described.
Store owner replied:
Hello Jacqueline McGuigan. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and planting information. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
They germinated easily enough, but I’ve had a few bloom so far and they’re single petaled, hot pink—not like the picture at all really. I’m hoping it’s just the first blooms and after a little more heat they’ll grow more like the photo. Or maybe if I give them more time, they’ll continue to layer petals. If they do, I’ll definitely come back and change my review.
Store owner replied:
Hello Jeanett. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out about your experience. It’s great to hear that you prefer to wait a bit to see how they continue to do. Weather plays a significant role in determining your success with cupcake forms. Growers in cooler, milder climates often report higher success rates than those in hotter, drier, or more humid regions. This can shift as the season continues as well. Certainly keep us updated! If this variety does not produce well for you, reach back out to us and we’ll be happy to work on a means of resolution with you. Thanks for reaching out!
Germination rate for these were great but they all came out as red.
Very pretty flowers just not the color I was hoping for.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Kat
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
I just love these flowers and ordered many different varieties. They have all come up as pictured and I am so pleased! It was my first time showing outside from seed. I spread them out and covered lightly with dirt. I can’t wait to order some new varieties! They were so easy to grow!
I purchased the Zinnia cupcake pink based on the picture shown in the advertisement on Eden Brothers’ website. However, like the other gardeners mentioned, the actual flower grown is a white, single leaf flower.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Helen
We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!
For Christmas I asked my husband for about 20 different zinnia varieties from Eden Brothers. I have 2 large plots (tractor tilling) and had many pink varieties I'd saved seeds of over the years so I wanted some newbies. Cupcake was the one I was most excited for, and was completely disappointed. I had 1 bloom, it was tiny, faint colored and a very whispy stem. I've attached a video and a pic. The white variety (cant remember if its Polar Bear or Liliput White is hardy and reliable. The boldness of the Scarlet Flame, Orange King and Cherry Queen were stunning. Oklahoma Salmon is a nice soft peach. I "think" one or 2 stems might be my Queen Lime, which was I excited about, but so far its hard to tell if I got any of those b/c the color is questionable.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Jennifer
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We are sincerely sorry to hear that your Zinnia Seeds - Cupcakes Pink Mix did not grow as expected! We reached out previously, but wanted to make sure we gave ample opportunity to resolve this issue. Feel free to reach out by phone Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm Eastern time at 855-440-2929 or by email at service@edenbrothers.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Such a disappointment!! After much anticipation of 75 seeds, I only have around 20 plants that are NOT anything like the picture or description. Eden Bothers needs to do better.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Beth
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
My husband built me raised garden boxes for Mother’s Day this year and I have been so excited to have flowers. My tween girls helped me pick out what seeds and we were all super disappointed when are zinnias started blooming. Nothing remotely resembling tbe picture, not even a pretty flower, barely pink, and one layer. I didn’t think I needed to read the reviews on seeds. That’s my bad being new at this. Wish I would have read the reviews. Wish also that Eden Brothers wouldn’t continue to sell when so many have had the same issue.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Beth
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.
I couldnt wait to get these to plant, all that grew were tiny florets!
Store owner replied:
Hello, Denielle
Thanks so much for your reply! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and service and will certainly take your information into account. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!
I wish I had read the reviews on these before I bought them. I currently have about 15 plants blooming from this batch of seeds. The blossoms are indeed various shades of pink, but the petals are on the much sparser side, the teeniest zinnias I have ever grown, honestly. I was expecting a lot more robust blooms than this. Ah well. Something to keep in mind for the future when I buy seeds!
Store owner replied:
Hello Andy. Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your Cupcake Pink Mix zinnias didn't produce the full, fluffy blooms you were expecting. We understand how disappointing that is when you've chosen a variety for its unique flower form. Cupcake Mix zinnias are known for some natural genetic variation, so while many plants produce the distinctive double, scabiosa-style blooms, others may develop more single or semi-double flowers. Growing a larger planting and selecting the fullest blooms can often improve the overall display. We also appreciate feedback like yours, as it helps us continue working with our supplier to better understand and improve the consistency of this variety. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns and make things right. We truly appreciate your feedback and your support of Eden Brothers!
Flowers are NOT has pictured. They are a Single row of pale, faded pink flowers that are small. Nothing like the photos.
Store owner replied:
Hello Kimberly Adair. Thank you for taking the time to post for us. We are sorry to hear that your Cupcakes Pink Mix did not produce the blooms you were expecting, and we understand the disappointment. Cupcake-type zinnias are known for their unique flower form, but they also show considerable natural variation. Some plants will produce the fuller, tufted blooms shown in photos, while others may develop more single or semi-double flowers. Environmental conditions can also influence bloom form, with hotter temperatures and higher humidity often resulting in a greater percentage of single blooms. We have been working with our seed suppliers on this issue as well and learning more about these types. We previously reached out with this additional information and offered a resolution but have not yet heard back. If you'd still like assistance, please reply to that email and we'd be happy to help. At Eden Brothers, we stand behind our products and want every customer to enjoy a beautiful, successful garden!
I should have read the reviews prior to buying this is such a disappointment and waste. Clearly I’m imagining cupcakes. Not standard dollar tree flowers with poorer quality. The product should be removed like several have mentioned or change the description!
Store owner replied:
Hello Justine Badalamenti. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that this variety did not meet your expectations, as we understand how disappointing that can be. Double and scabiosa-form zinnias like the Cupcakes series can sometimes show variability, with a mix of bloom forms ranging from single to fully double, especially in certain growing conditions. Factors such as heat and early blooms can also influence flower form, with fuller blooms often developing as plants mature. We’re glad we were able to provide a resolution and appreciate you giving this variety a try. Your feedback is important to us, and we will be sharing it with our team as we continue to review this product. As always, we stand by our seeds and are here to support your growing success!
