• Annual, jammed packed with marvelous colors, sure to please any zinnia lover
• Simple to grow, mid summer blooming, heat and drought tolerant
• Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Product Description

• Fast Facts

  Name:	Zinnia Seeds - Over the Rainbow Mix
  Botanical Name:	Zinnia elegans
  Life Cycle:	Annual
  Light Requirement:	Full Sun
  Planting Season:	Spring
  Plant Type:	upright and tall with large flowers
  Features:	Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
  Color:	Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, Orange, White
  Blooms:	Summer
  Plant Height:	Up to 40 inches
  Plant Spacing:	6 inches
  Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
  Sowing Method:	Start Indoors, Direct Sow
  Cold Stratification:	No
  Seeds per Packet:	500 mg
  Hardiness Zones:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  Ships:	Year Round

• Planting Instructions

  How to Plant Over the Rainbow Mix Zinnia Seeds

  When to Plant Zinnia Seeds

  Zinnias are best started directly outdoors in locations where spring warms up early. Keep in mind that Zinnias are native to Mexico, where they have become accustomed to long, hot summers. They are classed as tender annuals and can be directly sown into the garden after all danger of frost is over and daytime temps are at least 50F and above. In cooler climates, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your area’s average last-frost date. Harden off the plants by vacationing trays outside for a few hours per day before planting them in your garden.

  Where to Plant Zinnia Seeds

  Choose a spot that has full sun. Zinnias can thrive in a wide array of well-draining soil conditions.

  How to Plant Zinnia Seeds

  Turn over the soil in the area you want to plant your zinnias and work in 2 or 3 inches of compost or peat moss to help improve soil fertility and drainage. Plant the seeds only about ¼” – ½” deep and you should see seedlings sprout in four to seven days. Once the seedlings reach about 3” tall, thin them to maximize air circulation, and prevent powdery mildew. The dwarf varieties, reaching a height of 1 to 1 ½ feet, should be planted or thinned to about 9” apart, while the taller 3-feet varieties should be spaced about 1 foot apart.

  If starting your zinnias indoors, fill up your pots with organic potting mix. Saturate the potting mix with water and then place two zinnia seeds into each planting cell or pot. Press into the soil for good seed-to-soil contact and then cover with approximately ½” of the potting mix.

  Place your zinnias in an area that will receive plenty of warmth (65-70F) and light. Keep your zinnia seeds moistened, checking on them every day or two. Expect to see germination in about 7 to 10 days. Once your seedlings reach about 2 ½ - 3” tall, they are ready to be transplanted outdoors.

  Zinnias may be transplanted with ease, as it is possible to move the plants when they are in full flower! Although they thrive best in full sun, they will also endure partial shade.

  How to Care for Zinnias

  Water the area of your zinnia plants carefully, do not get the stems or leaves wet since zinnias are prone to mildew. Keep your zinnia garden lightly moistened, and let the area dry out between watering. The beauty of zinnias is that you can spend your attention elsewhere while they bloom profusely summer to autumn.

  Download Printable Planting Guide

• Planting Video

• Seed Coverage

  Amount	Recommended Coverage
  Packet	Up to 80 Sq. Ft
  Ounce Package	Up to 625 Sq. Ft
  1/4 Pound Package	Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
  1 Pound Sack	Up to10,000 Sq. Ft
  5 Pound Sack	Up to 1.3 Acres

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