Queeny Lemon Peach Zinnia Seeds - Zinnia Elegans, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Queeny Lemon Peach (Zinnia elegans) belongs to the renamed 'Queeny' series (formerly 'Queen'), bred for smoky, sophisticated color: soft lemon-peach petals with lime-green centers on sturdy, well-branched plants 30-40 inches tall. The double and semi-double blooms are fade-resistant and superb for cutting; one packet can supply a summer of bouquets.

Why choose our seeds?

• Smoky lemon-peach blooms with lime centers
• Strong, well-branched stems for cutting
• Fade-resistant flowers all summer long

How to grow Queeny Lemon Peach Zinnia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost, when the soil is over 70°F (21°C).

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly.
• Sow a few seeds every 8-12 inches and thin to the most robust seedlings.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Not required for germination.
• Temperature: 75-85°F (24-29°C) is optimum.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days.
• Keep soil lightly moist but not wet until germination.

Transplanting

• Set out after the last frost, spacing plants 8-12 inches apart.
• Pinch young plants back for bushier growth and more flowering stems.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun; tolerates part shade in hot climates.
• Water: Water at the base; avoid wetting the foliage to reduce mildew.
• Fertilizer: Work compost into the bed before planting; avoid excess nitrogen.
• Cut flowers often or deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.

Bloom Time:

About 75-80 days from sowing; summer until the first frost.