• Burgundy Zinnia Elegans flowers growing in a sunny home garden
  • Burgundy Zinnia plant with rich burgundy flowers
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Burgundy Zinnia Elegans Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Garden Seeds

Burgundy Zinnia Elegans Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Garden Seeds

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Key Features

  • Burgundy Zinnia Elegans produces rich, deep burgundy blooms with a classic zinnia form.
  • Upright, branching plants bring bold color and texture to sunny garden spaces.
  • Excellent choice for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
  • Warm-season annual that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
  • Easy-to-grow flowers offer long-lasting color throughout the warm growing season.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds dramatic burgundy color to summer flower displays.
  • Provides beautiful blooms for fresh-cut garden arrangements.
  • Creates an inviting habitat for visiting bees and butterflies.
  • Suitable for beginner gardeners seeking colorful annual flowers.
  • Works beautifully in borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Burgundy Zinnia, Zinnia Elegans
    Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
    Plant Type: Warm-season annual flowering plant
  • Colors: Burgundy, deep red-purple
    Height: About one to three feet
    Sunlight: Full sun
    Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
  • Water: Moderate and consistent watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
    Germination Time: Usually about four to ten days
    Sowing Depth: About one-quarter inch deep
    Spacing: About nine to twelve inches apart
  • Growing Zones: Commonly grown as an annual across USDA Zones three through ten
    Flowering/Maturity: Generally blooms several weeks after sowing and continues through warm weather
    Plant Habit: Upright, branching, bushy growth
  • Uses: Flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, containers, and bouquets

Four Growing Tips

  • Sow seeds after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
  • Give plants plenty of sunlight and avoid poorly drained planting areas.
  • Thin seedlings early to provide enough room for healthy branching.
  • Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location away from moisture and heat. Keep them in a tightly sealed seed packet or airtight container. Label the container with the variety and storage date for easy reference.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Zinnia elegans is native to Mexico and belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae.
  • Zinnias are popular pollinator flowers and can attract bees and butterflies.
  • The species name elegans reflects the graceful appearance associated with this ornamental plant.
  • Zinnias are valued as cut flowers because their blooms can provide strong seasonal color in arrangements.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow outdoors after the last frost when the soil is warm. In cooler climates, seeds can be started indoors several weeks before outdoor planting.

Sowing: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly into prepared soil and cover lightly with fine soil.

Depth and Spacing: Plant seeds about one-quarter inch deep. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to approximately nine to twelve inches apart.

Sunlight: Provide full sun with several hours of direct sunlight each day. Good sunlight supports sturdy growth and abundant flowering.

Soil: Use loose, fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid areas where water remains around the roots after rainfall or irrigation.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist while seeds are germinating. Once established, water when the upper soil begins to dry, preferably at the soil level to keep foliage dry.

Germination: Seeds commonly germinate within about four to ten days when provided with warm soil, moisture, and suitable growing conditions.

Transplanting: If started indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed. Harden young plants gradually before placing them permanently in the garden.

Fertilizing: Zinnias generally perform well in reasonably fertile soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth instead of abundant flowers.

Care: Remove spent blooms regularly, maintain adequate spacing for airflow, and keep weeds away from young plants.

Flowering and Maturity: Flowers generally begin appearing several weeks after sowing and can continue producing blooms through the warm growing season when plants receive suitable sunlight, water, and care.