Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' is a spectacular blend of bold, fully double blooms reaching up to 12–15 cm across. This mix features an array of dazzling colours, from vibrant reds, pinks, and oranges to golden yellows and whites. The tall, sturdy plants make a striking display in the garden and provide excellent cut flowers. Heat-loving and easy to grow, these zinnias are perfect for a summer of nonstop colour.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 75–100 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Bold, colourful borders

• Summer bedding displays

• Cut flower gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–40 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Peppermint Stick’ Mix – Striking Striped Double Blooms

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Peppermint Stick’ Mix delivers large, fully double blooms in bold red, pink, yellow, and white — each uniquely splashed and striped for a playful, eye-catching effect. Perfect for adding fun color and variety to borders, cutting gardens, and summer arrangements, these hardy plants bloom abundantly from mid-summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Unique candy-striped and speckled petals

• Adds a whimsical touch to gardens and bouquets

• Long stems perfect for cutting

• Thrives in full sun and summer heat

• Blooms continuously until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, sturdy plants

• Each flower is one-of-a-kind in pattern and color

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Excellent vase life for fresh arrangements

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and playful bouquets

• Tall borders with mixed colors

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Long-lasting, unique summer displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Dream’ Pastel Purple – Soft, Elegant Double Blooms

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Dream’ Pastel Purple produces large, fully double blooms in gentle lavender tones, bringing a soft, romantic touch to gardens and cutting plots. These tall, heat-loving plants bloom profusely from summer to frost, making them perfect for pastel-themed borders, bouquets, and mixed floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pastel purple, fully double dahlia-type blooms

• Adds elegance and subtle charm to any garden

• Long-lasting cut flowers with strong stems

• Thrives in full sun and heat

• Blooms continuously until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, sturdy plants

• Perfect for mixed pastel displays

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Ideal for floral arrangements and summer borders

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and romantic bouquets

• Tall pastel-themed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer-long gentle color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia ‘Super Cactus’ Mix – Exotic, Spiky-Petaled Blooms

Zinnia ‘Super Cactus’ Mix offers large, semi-double to fully double blooms with long, quilled petals in a dazzling range of colors. Their unique, spiky form adds texture and drama to borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements. Tall and vigorous, these sun-loving plants flower prolifically from mid-summer right through to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Unique quilled and spiky petal form

• Vibrant mix of bold summer colors

• Striking addition to floral arrangements

• Thrives in heat and sun

• Blooms until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, sturdy stems

• Unusual flower form for added garden texture

• Excellent vase life and strong stems

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and unique bouquets

• Tall mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• High-impact summer color

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Mexican Zinnia Mix – Bright, Heat-Loving Blooms All Summer

Mexican Zinnia Mix is a vibrant, hardy variety producing masses of small, cheerful blooms in warm shades of gold, orange, red, and bicolors. Known for thriving in hot, dry conditions, these zinnias keep blooming from early summer right through to frost, making them a low-maintenance favorite for sunny gardens and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant warm-toned blooms that love the heat

• Long-lasting color even in dry conditions

• Continuous flowering from summer to frost

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Resilient and easy to grow

Key Features

• Height: 30–40 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Warm shades of yellow, orange, red, and bicolors

• Great for edging, borders, and pots

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Blooms stay fresh and vibrant for weeks

Ideal For

• Hot, sunny borders and beds

• Patio containers and balcony planters

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer-long color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

ZINNIA DAHLIA FLOWERED YELLOW  (Zinnia elegans)

‘Canary Bird’ is a striking dahlia-flowered zinnia variety producing large, fully double flowers in clear, bright yellow tones. The bold blooms sit atop strong, upright stems and retain their colour even in intense summer heat. Free-flowering and exceptionally easy to grow, this variety is perfect for borders, bedding displays, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Long-lasting as a cut flower and highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

● Large, fully double dahlia-like flowers

● Clear, vibrant yellow colour (‘Canary Bird’)

● Strong stems ideal for cutting

● Long flowering season throughout summer

● Easy-to-grow annual loved by pollinators

How to Sow & Grow Zinnia ‘Canary Bird’ (UK)

Sow indoors: III–IV (March–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed

Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June)

Flowering: VII–X (July–October)

Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)

Average germ time: 7–10 days

Depth: 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Light, fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Height: 70–90 cm (28–35 in)

Life cycle: Annual

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Zinnias thrive in warm, sunny positions.

● Avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew risk.

● Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.

● Excellent choice for summer cutting gardens.

● Heat-tolerant and low maintenance once established.

Special Features

● Bold dahlia-style flowers with excellent colour retention

● Long-lasting blooms for borders and bouquets

● One of the easiest summer annuals to grow

Zinnia Luminosa Pink Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Add a bright splash of color to your garden with Zinnia Luminosa Pink (Zinnia elegans). This annual produces large, vivid pink blooms that stand out in beds, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s perfect for adding cheerful summer and autumn color as well as for fresh 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 to ensure healthy growth.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Large, vivid pink dahlia-like blooms

• Long-flowering annual from summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and maintain, ideal for beginners

• Perfect for fresh cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

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 keeps blooms vibrant and prolongs flowering throughout the season.

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix is a charming, compact annual that produces an abundance of small, vibrant blooms in a lively mix of colours, including reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, its dense, bushy growth ensures a long season of continuous flowering. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and colour to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Rockeries and border edging

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering