Classic Zinnia – Seeds

(Zinnia linearis angustifolia) – Annual

The Classic Zinnia (Zinnia linearis angustifolia) is a compact and easy-to-grow annual, loved for its masses of daisy-like blooms in bright shades of yellow, orange, and white. Unlike tall zinnia varieties, this type has a bushy, spreading habit and flowers abundantly all summer long, making it perfect for edging, borders, and pots. It is drought-tolerant, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, ensuring a cheerful display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April (in trays or pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May (after frost has passed)

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny spots; deadhead to extend flowering season