Zinnia State Fair Mix

Cultivate Grandeur with Zinnia State Fair Mix Seeds

Revisit a classic with our Zinnia State Fair Mix seeds! This tetraploid variety is known for producing tall, healthy, and vigorous plants that yield an abundance of truly impressive blooms. Expect huge 3 to 5-inch dahlia-type flowers, featuring both double and semi-double forms. The color mix leans heavily towards rich red and purple shades but also includes a beautiful spectrum of scarlet, rose, salmon, orange, yellow, white, lavender, and more, ensuring a vibrant and diverse display in your garden.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Huge 3-5″ Blooms: Enjoy exceptionally large, dahlia-like flowers that make a significant visual impact in the garden and in bouquets.
• Classic Old-Fashioned Variety: Embrace the timeless appeal of this beloved zinnia, a staple in many traditional gardens.
• Vigorous and Tall Plants: These healthy plants reach an impressive height of 36 to 46 inches, providing excellent height for borders and cut flower production.
• Rich and Diverse Color Mix: A beautiful blend with a strong presence of red and purple, complemented by a wide array of other captivating colors.
• Excellent Cut-and-Come-Again Flower: Enjoy multiple harvests of long-stemmed blooms throughout the growing season, perfect for creating stunning floral arrangements.
• Attracts Pollinators: All zinnias are highly attractive to native pollinators, butterflies, and bees, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.

Growing Information:

Transplant (Recommended): Sow your Zinnia State Fair Mix seeds into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling containers about 4 weeks before your last expected frost. Cover the seeds and maintain a temperature of 80-85°F (27-29°C) for optimal germination within 3-5 days. Cooler temperatures (70-75°F/21-24°C) may take 5-7 days. Handle seedlings carefully to avoid root disturbance. Pinching the initial bud and consistent deadheading will encourage stronger branching and more blooms.

Direct Sow: Once the soil has warmed, you can also direct sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing plants 9-12 inches apart. Succession planting every 2 weeks will provide a continuous supply of high-quality stems.

Growing Tips: Plant in full sun in fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a preferred pH of 6.3-6.8. Harvest blooms before they are completely open, when the stem is firm just below the flower head.

Product Specifications:

• Product Name: Zinnia State Fair Mix seeds
• Flower Size: 3-5 inches
• Flower Type: Dahlia-type, Double and Semidouble
• Flower Color: Mix (Heavy on Red & Purple, includes Scarlet, Rose, Salmon, Orange, Yellow, White, Lavender)
• Plant Height: 36–46 inches
• Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches
• Germination: 3-5 days at 80-85°F
• Light Preference: Sun
• Uses: Cut Flowers, Beds, Borders, Pollinator Gardens
• Package Size: 35 seeds