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‘Thumbelina Mix’ Heirloom Dwarf Zinnia Seeds

Petite blooms with vibrant charm.

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Description

Thumbelina Mix Zinnia is a charming, compact variety known for its lively mix of pink, orange, yellow, and red blooms. These seeds are selected for reliable, vibrant growth in garden beds and containers. Suited to borders, containers, or small spaces, these cheerful flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies and bees all season long. Well adapted to full sun and well-drained soil, Thumbelina Zinnias flourish in a variety of climates, delivering an abundance of blooms from summer through fall.

Mix Details

  • Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Upright
  • Crop category: Flower seed
  • Flower character: Did You Know?
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 70–80°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Germination: 5–10 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 6–12 inches
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 6–8 inches

Prepare a weed-reduced seedbed for ‘Thumbelina Mix’ Heirloom Dwarf Zinnia and use the recorded planting season, depth, and light requirements. Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.

For best results, sow seeds directly into the ground once the danger of frost has passed, and enjoy a lively floral display that draws in pollinators like butterflies and bees.

The petite size and radiant blossoms of the Thumbelina Mix make it an excellent option for cutting, lending a playful and colorful touch to floral arrangements.

Consistent deadheading will keep the flowers coming, ensuring your garden remains bright and vibrant all season long.

This compact mix showcases vivid hues of pink, yellow, orange, and red.

Growing just 6–12 inches tall, Thumbelina Zinnias are suited to containers, borders, and tight spaces.

Because this packet contains a mix, component proportions and the number of varieties visible in a small planting will vary. Emergence, growth rate, mature size, color, and harvest or bloom timing can also differ among components and with site conditions. Evaluate the planting across the full season rather than assuming the first seedlings, flowers, or harvest represent the entire mix.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Dwarf Variety
  • Good Cut Flower
  • Good for Beginners
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Orange
Flower Color : Pink
Flower Color : Red
Flower Color : Scarlet
Flower Color : White
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Zinnias thrive in well-draining, moderately fertile soil and full sun; water at the base to keep foliage dry and allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Planting & Growing: Sow outdoors after the last frost when soil is warm (around 70°F), or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier; space Thumbelina plants 6–8" apart. Pinch at 4–6" tall and deadhead spent blooms to encourage compact, continuous flowering.

Harvest & Storage: For bouquets, cut when blooms are fully open and stems pass the “wiggle test,” then place immediately in clean water for a 5–7 day vase life. To save seed, let a few flower heads dry on the plant, then dry thoroughly and store in a cool, dark, airtight container.

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