ZINNIA - Little Flower Girl

Name: ZINNIA - Little Flower Girl
Brand: Emerden
SKU: FOZ-Lit
Price: 36.0 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Floret Original Seeds

$36.00

Zinnia elegans

This adorable early-flowering pastel mix features darling miniature flowers in shades of blush, soft pink, pale peach, and champagne. Tall, strong, slender stems carry single, semi-double, and the occasional double blooms that are perfect for arranging. They are a favourite with pollinators.

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: 95 to 150cm

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.