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Annual cut flower

California Giants Zinnia

Large, colorful zinnia blooms for sunny cutting gardens.

Large, colorful zinnia blooms for sunny cutting gardens. Grow California Giants Zinnia on its own for a confident single-species drift, or use it as a deliberate accent in a larger meadow, border, or custom seed combination.

CoverageApproximately 125 square feet per ounce
SunlightFull sun
When to PlantPlant after frost danger has passed.
California Giants Zinnia flowers and seed package
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What you’re planting

Individual flower seed

  1. California Giants Zinnia
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What to Expect

Let the planting develop.

Annual blooms suitable for cutting through the warm season.

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How to Plant

Prepare, sow, and press.

Direct sow after frost danger has passed onto prepared, weed-free soil. Mix the seed with dry sand, vermiculite, or another clean carrier for more even broadcasting, press lightly for seed-to-soil contact, and keep evenly moist through germination.

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Plant with confidence

Use the guide on your bag, then follow the steps for successful establishment.

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