California Giants Zinnia Seeds (Organic)

California Giants Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an easy-to-grow annual famous for large, double blooms up to 4 to 5 inches across in a bold mix of cherry, orange, pink, purple, scarlet, yellow, and white. Tall, fast-growing plants bloom all season and make excellent cut flowers, drawing hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects to the garden.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Type: Open-pollinated annual, organic
• Bloom season: Summer to fall
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Germination: 7 to 15 days
• Height at maturity: 4 to 5 feet
• Sun: Full sun
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Seeds per packet: about 100 (about 3,539 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Cutting gardens and fresh bouquets
• Adding height to beds and borders
• Hummingbird and butterfly habitat
• Bold, season-long color
• Beginner gardeners wanting easy, reliable flowers

How to grow

Sow in spring in full sun in well-draining soil, planting 1/4 inch deep. Thin plants to 12 inches apart once established. Provide moderate water and deadhead spent flowers to keep the bloom going from summer through fall. Cut stems freely for bouquets, which encourages more blooms.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want colorful, pollinator-friendly blooms all season.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.