Zinnia Thumbelina Dwarf Mixed Seeds

Zinnia Thumbelina Dwarf Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Zinnia elegans ‘Thumbelina Dwarf Mixed’ is a delightful compact variety producing masses of small, semi-double blooms in a wide range of cheerful colours including red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.

 

The dwarf habit makes it perfect for edging, pots, and containers, providing continuous colour from early summer until the first frosts. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, Thumbelina Zinnias are loved by pollinators and provide excellent cut flowers despite their smaller size.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, pots, and cottage garden schemes. The plants are branching and free flowering, with blooms that continue steadily throughout the season.

 

Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating vibrant, low maintenance displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.75 grams

 

Sow March to May indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 7 to 14 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam, chalk, or sandy soils. Plant in full sun.

Height Approx 15 to 25 cm; compact, branching habit.

Flowering June to October; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist, sieved compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Zinnias can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Space plants 15–20 cm apart for best results.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun in free draining soil. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants. Zinnias thrive in warm conditions and require little maintenance once established.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, pots, containers, and cottage garden schemes. The cheerful colour mix and dwarf blooms add vibrancy to summer displays. Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and cut flower arrangements. A reliable annual that delivers bold colour and long-lasting performance in compact form.

 

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