Zinnia Dahliaflowered Red ‘Will Rogers’ Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Add vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with Zinnia Dahliaflowered Red ‘Will Rogers’ (Zinnia elegans). This striking annual produces large, dahlia-like red blooms that stand out in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy, it provides a stunning display from summer to autumn and is perfect for cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Key Features

• Large, dahlia-like red flowers that make a bold statement

• Long-flowering annual, blooming summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for beginners

• Excellent for fresh cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering and keeps the plants looking vibrant throughout the season.