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Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix
Zinnia Seeds, Cupid Mix

Zinnia Seeds,
Cupid Mix

4.910 Reviews#FL798 · 50 seeds
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Description

Annual. A cute, thumbelina mix of jewel toned 1" blooms make this a charming choice for kids to grow and for cottage garden designs. An excellent little cut flower, the stems are medium length and sturdy. Plants are average zinnia height and wildly attractive to pollinators. So pretty!

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
4–6
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
9–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Direct sow Cupid Mix soon after your last spring frost, or start seeds indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost and transplant once frost danger has passed. Sow 1/4 inch deep at a germination temperature of 75-80°F and look for seedlings in 4-6 days. These zinnias are not frost hardy.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 5-7 days.
  • Sow seeds indoors 4 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after last frost, or direct seed after last frost has passed.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature 75-80 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide rich, well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 9-12 inches apart.
  • Keep deadheaded to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Powdery mildew is a common pest of zinnias. The powdery fungus will appear on both tops and bottoms of foliage and occurs in hot, dry weather.
  • To treat, routinely spray leaves with a hose or neem oil to knock powdery mildew spores from foliage.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to mature and dry on the plant.
  • Clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms to break them apart.
  • The seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.
  • Store in a cool, dry, dark place over winter.

FAQ

How big are Cupid Mix flowers?

They are thumbelina-type blooms about 1 inch across in jewel tones, carried on medium-length, sturdy stems that make an excellent little cut flower.

Where should I plant Cupid Mix?

Full sun with rich, well-drained soil and moderate moisture, with plants spaced 9-12 inches apart. The plants are average zinnia height. Cupid Mix is a charming choice for kids to grow and for cottage garden designs.

Does Cupid Mix attract pollinators?

The plants are wildly attractive to pollinators. Zinnias are visited by swallowtails, painted ladies, monarchs, and red admirals, along with honeybees and bumblebees, and they are beloved by hummingbirds.

Customer reviews

4.9 / 5 10 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Petite blooms: Dainty flowers about the size of a quarter.

  • Bright color mix: Vivid colors, including a lipstick red, that pop in a border.

  • Pollinator magnet: Bees and butterflies keep the blooms buzzing by midsummer.

  • Easy and fast: Grows fast from seed and bounces back from cold snaps.

  • Blooms for months: Long-lasting blooms that carry on for months.

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