Sweet Summer Romance Zinnia Mix

Sweet Summer Romance is a dreamy blend of giant zinnias, hand-selected by the Pinetree team in a beautiful palette reminiscent of summer berries, sweet sherbet, and warm summer days. These lush, romantic blooms create an irresistible display in the garden and are just as beautiful gathered into bouquets and vases. Each color was chosen to complement the others, taking the guesswork out of creating gorgeous, perfectly coordinated arrangements. Created exclusively by Pinetree, this enchanting mix captures all the sweetness and romance of summer.

60 seeds

PLANTING

Zinnia elegans

Annual 

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85ºF.

Seed Planting Depth: Lightly cover

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF. soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost; space 8-12" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost, when soil is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 8-12". Thin to the most robust seedlings. For shorter growing seasons, they will bloom toward the end of the summer. We like to start seeds both ways, indoors and outdoors, for an earlier and longer blooming period. 

Growth Habit: Upright and branching

Height and Width: 42-48"

Spacing: 8-12" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun, part shade in hot climates

Soil Needs:  Loose, rich, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-80 days

Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, attracts butterflies and beneficials. 

Care: Amend soil with compost before sowing or transplanting. Water seedlings regularly until established. Water well during dry spells. Pinch back plants when they are young for a bushier growth habit. Harvest flowers often for bouquets or deadhead to encourage more blooms.