Plant Height
24–36 inVariety-specific habit
flower
Red Zinnia Seeds
$8.49
Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.
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Growing at a Glance
Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Season
SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone
Zone 2~12Selected for USA gardens
Germination
3–7 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity
60–75 DaysVariety dependent
Plant Spacing
9–12 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty
EasyGrowing support available
Flower Performance
Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Period
Summer, Fall, Until Frost
Life Cycle
AnnualAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use
Cut Flowers, Beds, Borders, Pollinator GardensBest-fit garden settings
Shipping & Returns
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Shipping
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Returns & order issues
Customers may return seed products within 30 calendar days of delivery, including unopened, opened or used items. We cover return shipping for quality issues, shipping errors or transit damage.
Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.
About this seed
Why gardeners choose this variety
Red zinnias are popular robust warm-season annuals cherished for bold, saturated scarlet double blooms and excellent heat endurance. Each blossom forms a full rounded flower head packed with overlapping rich red petals that retain their intense hue under strong summer sunlight without fading. Multiple upright branching stems sprout from each plant’s base, continuously generating new buds throughout the growing season. Rough deep green foliage creates a striking backdrop that amplifies the vivid red flower tones, bringing dramatic pop of color to sunny landscapes through the hottest months when many delicate flowers struggle.
Solid red zinnias work wonderfully in garden borders, mass bedding, patio planters and cut flower plots. Their long, straight stems hold up well after cutting, making them a favorite choice for fresh indoor bouquets. Open blooms produce ample nectar that draws native bees and numerous garden butterflies, enriching backyard pollinator activity. Consistent deadheading of faded blossoms stimulates ongoing bloom production, delivering steady vibrant red floral color from early summer until the first light autumn frost with minimal care.
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