Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnia produces big, shaggy, “spiky-petaled” blooms in a wide range of bright colors, and it keeps pumping out flowers through the season. It’s an easy annual that thrives in full sun, draws pollinators, and makes excellent cut flowers for bouquets.
Seed Packet Details
Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 100 seeds)
Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Variety: Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnia
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual
What to Expect
Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnias grow into sturdy plants loaded with dramatic, textured blooms that look almost like floral pom-poms with pointed petals. Expect a colorful mix and strong flower production once plants get going. These are especially rewarding for cutting, since the more you harvest (or deadhead), the more they tend to bloom.
Growing Basics
Sun: Full sun
Plant Height / Spread: 2–4 feet
Sow Method: Direct sow or transplant
Sow Depth: 1/4 inch
Days to Maturity: Approximately 80 days
Growing Conditions: Warm weather; container-friendly; great for cut flowers; attracts pollinators
Growing Guide: Zinnias
Overview
Zinnias are warm-season annuals loved for bright color, strong stems, and steady blooming. Cactus Flowered Mix stands out for its bold, shaggy blooms and its excellent performance in cutting gardens.
Before Planting
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Zinnias grow best when planted in warm conditions and with good airflow around the plants.
Planting
Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep once the weather has warmed. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings are established. Zinnias can also be started ahead and transplanted carefully, but they perform beautifully when direct sown.
Watering
Water consistently during early growth. Once established, water at the base of the plant and avoid soaking the foliage when possible.
Fertilizing
Zinnias don’t need heavy feeding. Compost worked into the soil before planting is usually enough for strong growth and flowering.
Days to Maturity
Cactus Flowered Mix typically begins blooming in about 80 days, depending on temperatures and growing conditions.
Harvesting
For bouquets, cut stems when blooms are just opening and place them in water right away. Regular cutting or deadheading helps keep flowers coming.
Growing Tips
Deadhead often for continuous blooms. If you’re growing in containers, use a pot with good drainage and don’t let it dry out completely during peak summer heat.
