California Giant Mix - Out of StockBlooms from summer to frost in red, pink, orange, magenta, yellow, and white. Carefree double flowers up to 5" on strong stems. Plants grow 24'-36" tall. Culture: Sow seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before planting time. Transplant after soil warms, or sow outdoors when air temperature warms. Prefers rich well-drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Saving Zinnia flower seeds is possible by storing the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
EnvyThe Envy Zinnia is an annual plant with green semi double blooms. A vivid, bright green variety that will add a unique touch to the flower garden and compliment pastel arrangements. Produces abundantly on a plant that can grow up to 3' tall. Densely petaled, this variety makes a long lasting cut flower. The more you harvest, the more this will bloom. Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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Lilliput - Out of StockZinnias offer a wide range of sizes and bold, vibrant colors to the garden. Lilliput gives a small pompom or conical shape bloom on plants 1' tall. Blooms summer to frost. Culture: Sow seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before planting. Transplant after soil warms, or sow outdoors when air temperature warms in rich well-drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant. Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
PomponThe Pompon Zinnia is an annual plant with pompon shaped flowers that range in color from white, purple, red, pink, and yellow. These flowers make for a great, long-lasting cut flowers. Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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Purple PrinceThe Purple Prince Zinnia is an annual plant with stunning purple semi-double blooms. A royal addition to the zinnia color palette. Purple Price’s intense rose-purple has a purity of color that entices and delights the eye. Growing vigorously up to 3 tall, dahlia-flowered heirloom zinnia stays showy even in the rainiest climes Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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ThumbelinaThe Thumbelina Zinnia an annual plant with small, Pompon Flowers ranging in color form white, purple, red, pink, orange, and yellow. These flowers are attractors of pollinators and are good for long lasting cut flowers
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed at the base. As soon as the seed heads have turned dark brown, remove them and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the small, arrow-shaped seeds from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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