We love Thumbelina Zinnias for their ablity to bring endless container to small spaces. We provide them plenty of great compost in containers and they reward us with non-stop blooms. Different seed companies offer them and we simply try to have an organic option and when we cannot we bring in convetional. Many times we will have both to choose from. Our customers who provide edible blossoms lean towards organic options while those that simply want the flowers are fine with convention.
Heirloom Thumbelin Zinnias are 12-16" tall and provide double and semi-double blossoms in assorted colors. In 1963 it was awarard the All-America Award and gardeners have been delighted ever since. The bright blossoms attract butterflies, bumblebees and honeybees, and many native pollinators.
Characteristics:
- Heirloom
- Annual
- Multi-branching plants
- Fast-growing
- Rich color
- Attracts pollinators
- Approx 60-65 seeds
Instructions - After the danger of frost is past, sow seeds in full sun in well-worked soil. For container sowing, use fresh potting mix. Space seeds 2 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to final spacing: For Containers, space plants 4 inches apart; In Garden Beds, space 8 inches apart.
Plant in: May - June
Full sun
Plant 1/2 inch deep
Plant 2 inches apart
7-10 days to germinate
Mature Height: 12-16 inches
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