Queen Lime Blush Zinnia Seeds - Zinnia Elegans, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Queen Lime Blush (Zinnia elegans) is a beloved member of the Queen series, with fully double blooms that open blush-pink and fade to soft cream around pale lime-green centers. On sturdy 30–40 inch stems, it is a florist favorite for bouquets and a heavy rebloomer — cut often and new buds keep coming.

Why choose our seeds?

• Elegant blush-to-cream blooms with signature lime-green centers
• Fully double flowers on strong, straight stems for cutting
• Cut-and-come-again habit that keeps producing until frost

How to grow Queen Lime Blush Zinnia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 4–6 weeks before the last frost in deep cells; zinnias dislike root disturbance.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil is above 70°F (21°C).

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
• No special pre-treatment is needed; warmth is what matters.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light or full sun once seedlings emerge.
• Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C) for the fastest germination.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7–10 days at warm temperatures; cooler soil slows them down.
• Keep soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, then water at the base.

Transplanting

• Set out after the last frost when nights are warm.
• Harden off for 7–10 days first; disturb roots as little as possible.
• Space plants 8–12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun; zinnias love summer heat.
• Water: Water regularly until established, then during dry spells; avoid wetting the leaves.
• Fertilizer: Light compost at planting is usually enough.
• Pinch the first bud for branching, harvest or deadhead frequently, and sow every 2 weeks for a nonstop supply of cut flowers.

Bloom Time:

About 75–80 days from seed; blooms summer through frost.