Zinnia California Mixed

Zinnia California Mixed: variety and characteristics

Zinnia California Mixed (Zinnia elegans) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Zinnia California mix is a captivating variety known as common zinnia.

This type of zinnia is native to Mexico and is fast-growing and long-flowering.

This mixture has been specially developed to showcase a diverse range of vivid and large colours.

Zinnia is one of the brightest and most rewarding summer flowers — it flowers from July until the frosts, attracts butterflies and is excellent for cutting. The more you cut, the more it flowers.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 102–138 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; direct or as seedlings
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Zinnia California Mixed

Zinnia California Mixed seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Zinnia California Mixed

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 25–35 cm
• Germination: 4–7 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Zinnias are annual plants that are very easy to grow and can be grown from seed without problems. Zinnia seeds are sown indoors in spring. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent position after 4 - 5 weeks, when they have developed 3 - 5 pairs of true leaves. The plants should be spaced 30 x 40 cm apart. Zinnias love sunny spots and warm soil. They do not require much water and tolerate drought well.

Sow directly in warm soil after mid-May or for seedlings in April — zinnia dislikes transplanting, so use individual pots. Water at the base to avoid powdery mildew.

Flowering and uses

Cut the flowers at full bloom — the stem must be firm below the flower. Cutting stimulates new flowers.

Frequently asked questions

When should Zinnia California Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 102–138 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

When is zinnia sown?

Directly outside after the last frosts (May) or for seedlings in April, in individual pots.

Why is there a white coating on the zinnia leaves?

This is powdery mildew — water at the base, in the morning, and leave space between the plants for ventilation.