Zinnia Thumbelina
Zinnia elegans
Annual. Thumbelina, tiny little thing, aptly describes this flower, a dwarf in the world of larger, bolder zinnias, but not short on brilliant color! A charming flower - scarcely half as long as a thumb - in a wide range of colors is destined to be the darling of your garden! Zinnias thrive in heat, bloom all season, and are easy to grow. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant, or in a vase.
Full sun. Blooms summer to fall.
Height: 4" - 6" tall
Days to Emerge: 3 - 10
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4" - 6"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4" - 6"
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being planted early; they wait for warmer weather.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford