Zinnia Zinderella Orange Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, continuous blooms for fresh arrangements.
Brighten your garden with the Zinnia Zinderella Orange Seed, an annual flower celebrated for its unique Scabiosa-flowered blooms. These zinnias feature frilly, crested flower heads in a vibrant mix of double, semi-double, and single blossoms. They are an excellent choice for cutting gardens, providing a continuous display of color with their 'cut and come again' flowering habit. Harris Seeds offers these seeds, currently on backorder, to bring exceptional beauty and continuous blooms to your outdoor space.
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Soil Temperature
7075
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique textures and visual interest
- Floral designers and market growers needing long-lasting stems
- Pollinator advocates wanting to support bees and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Traditionalists who prefer classic dahlia-flowered zinnia shapes
- Beginners who prefer easy-to-handle, transplant-friendly seedlings
Performance breakdown
Bloom Uniqueness
Scabiosa-style crested heads offer a distinct visual texture for any garden.
Cutting Garden Utility
Prolific cut-and-come-again habit ensures a steady supply of fresh stems.
Germination Reliability
Fast five-to-ten day sprout time makes for a rewarding growing experience.
Visual Impact
Vibrant orange hues provide a high-contrast pop against standard garden greenery.
Growth Versatility
Tall stems require staking but create impressive vertical interest in borders.
Availability Consistency
Frequent backorder status limits immediate access for eager seasonal gardeners.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Cover Seed
Germination Days
5-10 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
75-80°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant spread
12-16 inches
Plant Height
40-50 inches
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Features
- Unique Scabiosa-flowered blooms
- Frilly, crested flower heads
- Continuous 'cut and come again' flowering
- Vibrant orange color
- Ideal for cutting gardens
- Mix of bloom types
- Easy to grow from seed
- Annual flower
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise Zinnia Zinderella Orange for its exceptional appearance and reliable quality. Reviewers consistently report high germination rates, yielding vigorous, healthy plants. The defining feature is the bloom's unique crested, dome shape, showcasing rich, vibrant orange and apricot tones that add texture to arrangements. These zinnias are highly valued as long lasting cut flowers due to their strong stems and shape retention. Despite being a specialty seed, customers feel the unique beauty and dependable performance provide strong perceived value. The overall sentiment celebrates this variety as a show stopping and reliable garden success.
Know before you buy
It means the more you harvest the blooms for bouquets, the more the plant will produce new flowers. Regularly cutting the stems encourages the plant to branch out and continue blooming throughout the season.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches. Because they require darkness to germinate, be sure to cover the seeds with soil after planting.
Yes, for the best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 70-75°F. If you are starting them indoors, using a heat mat can help maintain this consistent range.
Since these plants reach a spread of 12-16 inches, you should space them at least 12 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and prevent overcrowding.
No, these zinnias are known for their variety. You will see a mix of double, semi-double, and single blossoms, all featuring the signature frilly, crested centers.
These are tall, stately flowers that reach between 40 and 50 inches in height. Given their stature, they are excellent for the back of a garden border or as a dedicated cut flower patch.
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