Zinnia Seeds - Cresto! Violet

BOTANICAL NAME

Zinnia elegans

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

SEED TYPE

• Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 25 to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Semi-Double
• Double
• Scabiosa-Flowered
• Cresto!

COLOR

• Purple

Unusually textured blooms bring a fresh twist to the classic zinnia, with vibrant violet-purple petals surrounding distinctive crested centers. Cresto! Violet Zinnia, also known as Scabiosa Flowered Zinnia, produces a delightful mix of single, semi-double, and fully double three-inch blooms on vigorous 30-inch plants. The unique flower form and long, sturdy stems make this variety a garden and bouquet standout.

• • Vigorous plants produce an abundance of blooms throughout the season
• • Pollinator-friendly flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial insects
• • Easy to grow in full sun locations with well-draining soil

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring
• Summer

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10