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Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

A member of the Zinderella Series with distinct scabiosa-like tufted blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Zinnia elegans

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Fall
  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 28 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Semi-Double
  • Double
  • Scabiosa-Flowered
  • Zinderella

COLOR

  • Purple

A playful form of "cupcake" zinnia, Zinderella Purple Zinnia shows off her hot magenta hue as a sugary sweet frosting in gardens and bright summer arrangements. Featuring distinctive scabiosa-style blooms, each flower is topped with a plush pompom of tightly packed petals above a flared skirt of longer, daisy-like rays. With its rich purple color and eye-catching double form, Zinderella Purple delivers texture and charm in gardens and bouquets.

Though Zinderella zinnias have been bred for more consistent scabiosa-style blooms, most single to semi-double variation is normal. You’ll see the most fully double flowers early in the season under cooler conditions; as temperatures rise, blooms may shift back toward single.

  • • Memorable cut flowers
  • • Deadhead to encourage more production of flowers
  • • Dense dome of ruffles surrounds a dark eye

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Zinnia Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

    These zinnia's have the prettiest hot pink/purple color. More pink than purple. The colors are very vibrant and look more red in the photo than they are in real life. I didn't get the same results as what is shown in Eden Brother's pictures, but they were still very pretty. Plants grew vigorously with fertilizer and branched well with pinching. Nice flowers.

    Becky 4/5 Verified

    Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

    They germinated well and bloomed profusely thru July but have greatly thinned even with deadheading. Not ever developed the 'cupcake' shape. Solid 3+ft tall.

    Karin B. 3/5 Verified

    Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

    Store owner replied: Hello Karin Boris. We appreciate you sharing your experience with Eden Brothers and are sorry these flowers didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re glad we could provide a refund, your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. We’re currently reviewing this variety with our growers to better understand and address the performance of the double/scabiosa-form blooms. They suggest sowing extra seeds, since variability is expected. That way, you can thin or transplant only the plants that are producing the true scabiosa flowers. Scabiosa blooms are more reliable in moderate conditions. Excessive heat often increases the number of single flowers. We truly regret any disappointment and thank you for your patience as we work to learn more about these beauties!

    Mine have come up as regular, smaller looking purplish zinnias, which isn't a bad thing. However, they look nothing like the photo- there is no cupcake looking fluffiness on top. I won't be repurchasing this one next year.

    Kate L. 2/5 Verified

    Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Purple

    Store owner replied: Hello Kate L. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! Growing double and scabiosa-form zinnias, like those in the 'Zinderella' series, can be rewarding but also unpredictable. Only a small percentage develop the desired fluffy, layered look, even under ideal conditions. Weather plays a major role, with cooler climates favoring fuller blooms, while heat and humidity may lead to more single forms. Choosing the right variety, maintaining healthy soil, watering consistently, and direct sowing when possible all increase your chances of success. Early and succession planting can also help avoid weather stress. While not every bloom may match your expectations, each one brings its own charm and beauty to the garden. . Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!

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