Ferry-Morse Zinnia Seeds - Giant Cactus Flowered Mixed Colors

Giant Cactus Zinnia has no painful points to speak of! With it's delicate petals and abundant blooms, Giant Cactus Zinnia seeds bloom into vibrant, textured flowers-and no sharp points! A half-hardy annual, these giant flowers bloom in brilliant colors. Quilled, gracefully curved petals form multiple rows, creating huge flowers that make this zinnia variety distinctive. It flowers freely from midsummer until the first frost.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Good for Pollinators
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
• Best Container Size: 18"+
• Growing Height: 30-36"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators and Songbirds, Pet Friendly
• Botanical Name: Zinnia Elegans
• Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 90
• Plant Type: Flower
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 45-60
• Fill Weight: 0.2 gram
• Days to Bloom: 35-75 Days
• Landscape Use: Bedding
• Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance/Rabbit Resistance/Black Walnut Resistance/Dry Soil
• Tolerance: Heat Tolerant/Drought Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall

After all danger of frost, sow Giant Cactus Flowered Mixed Colors Zinnia seeds in open ground well exposed. Or for earlier bloom, start indoors about 4 weeks before the last frost. Cover with 0.25" of soil. When the plants are 3" high, thin or transplant.

• Planting Depth: 0.25-1"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Giant Cactus Flowered Mixed Colors Zinnia seeds roughly 10-12" apart

Ideal for tall borders. For a bold effect, mass in sunny beds. Striking and long lasting as cut flowers. Remove faded blossoms to prolong bloom. Give plenty of fertilizer and water.