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ZINNIA - Golden Hour
ZINNIA - Golden Hour
ZINNIA - Golden Hour

ZINNIA - Golden Hour

Floret Original Seeds

Sale price$36.00
Zinnia elegans

This variety is named for the most beautiful time of day—the hour before the sun sets on the horizon. Large flowers come in a range of warm honey and cantaloupe shades that look as if they are glowing. As flowers age, the lower petals take on the faintest cranberry edging that beautifully complements their red eyes. This is the very first variety bred on the farm.  

Please note that this variety is still a work in progress and is not 100% uniform, so you will undoubtedly find a few off types in the mix. Floret will continue to refine and improve this selection, but are making it available before it’s “perfect” for you to grow and enjoy.

Approx 50 seeds per packet

Floret Original seeds will not be available in 2025.
Our last shipping day of 2024 will be Friday 20 December.

See our Seed Storage Tips to help your seeds last as long as possible.

Planting Details:

Planting depth: 6mm (¼ inch)
Germination soil temp: 15–26°C (60°F–80°F)
Days to germination: 3 to 5 days
Site: full sun
Plant spacing: 23–30cm (9–12 inches)
Pinch: when 20–30cm tall (8–12 inches)
Days to maturity: 75 to 95 days

Height: 120 to 140cm

How to Grow:

Sow seeds indoors in trays or pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Zinnias are very cold sensitive, so wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting outside. Zinnias can also be direct-seeded into the garden once weather is consistently warm.

Harvest / Vase Life:

Use the “wiggle test”: Grab the stem about 8 in down from the flower and gently shake it. If the stem is droopy or bends, don’t cut yet. If the stem is stiff and remains erect, it is ready to harvest. Do not put in the cooler. Zinnias are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

A Guide to Growing

Floret Originals

To help you have more success growing these special varieties, every Floret Original seed order will include an exclusive printed growing guide with step-by-step instructions.