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An arrangement of Mazurkia Zinnias on a white background.
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Several Zinnia, Mazurkia flowers are seen from above on a white background.

Zinnia Seeds,
Mazurkia

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Description

(Zinnia elegans). Each scarlet petal is tipped in cream, and both are set off by the circular golden tracery at each flower's heart—sumptuous! Dahlia-type flowers, large bloom size, robust plants: what more could a zinnia connoisseur ask for?

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Germinate
4–6
Days to Maturity
60–75
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
9–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Zinnias are frost-sensitive and should be planted outdoors after the last frost when temperatures are consistently above 60 F. In areas with shorter growing seasons, seeds can be started indoors about 4 weeks before the last expected frost, and transplanted outside when the soil warms up.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 5-7 days.
  • Sow seeds indoors 4 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after last frost, or direct seed after last frost has passed.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature 75-80 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide rich, well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 9-12 inches apart.
  • Keep deadheaded to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Powdery mildew is a common pest of zinnias. The powdery fungus will appear on both tops and bottoms of foliage and occurs in hot, dry weather.
  • To treat, routinely spray leaves with a hose or neem oil to knock powdery mildew spores from foliage.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to mature and dry on the plant.
  • Clip off the flowerhead and place it in a paper bag or other container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms to break them apart.
  • The seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.
  • Store in a cool, dry, dark place over winter.

FAQ

What makes Mazurkia zinnia blooms distinctive?

Each scarlet petal is tipped in cream, and both colors are set off by the circular golden tracery at the heart of each flower. They are large, dahlia-type blooms on robust plants.

How quickly does Mazurkia go from seed to flower?

Seeds sown 1/4 inch deep sprout in 4-6 days, and the plants reach maturity in 60-75 days.

How do I handle powdery mildew on Mazurkia zinnias?

Powdery mildew appears as a powdery fungus on both the tops and bottoms of the foliage, and it is driven by humidity, crowding, and poor air movement rather than by dry weather. Avoid crowding plants so air moves freely, and water at the base rather than overhead; if mildew does show up, treat the foliage with neem oil or a labeled fungicide.

Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Ombre pinks and creams: Each bloom mixes pinks, magenta and cream in its own pattern.

  • Easy from seed: Direct sow or start inside; germination runs around 90 percent.

  • Blooms all season: Nonstop flowers from early summer into fall.

  • Pollinator magnet: Pollinators crowd the blooms all summer.

  • Heads up: Forms and colors vary by plant; some run short or need staking.

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