Zinnia elegans Cupcakes Pink

*New for 2026!

Common name: Zinnia

Untreated seed; packed by volume so seed quantity is approximate. Available in two pack sizes: 

Gardener packet 20 seeds; Grower packet 100 seeds.

Half hardy annual. DTM 75-90.

Blooming from late summer through to the first frosts, zinnias are a valuable cut-and-come-again late-season annual for autumn colour in the vase and in the garden.

Sow under cover four weeks before your last frost date; sow outside after the risk of frost has passed. Sowing temp 21-24°C; germination between 5-10 days in optimum conditions. Pinch to encourage branching.

Cut when the flower is fully open. Use the 'wiggle test' method to check stem maturity; hold the stem about half way down the length and give it a wiggle - if the flower head remains stiff atop the stem it's ready to cut. Do not cut if the head is a bit floppy as the stem will not stay hydrated. Place immediately into water; zinnias are known to be 'dirty stems' which foul water rapidly, so change the water frequently to prolong vase life.

Vase life: 7-10 days