Blueberry Cheesecake Zinnia

Why you’ll love them

• Dessert‑swirled colour that looks hand‑painted—each flower is a little different
• Prolific and fast: continuous blooms from mid‑summer to frost (about 60–75 days from sowing)
• Cut‑flower standout with sturdy stems and excellent vase performance
• Pollinator‑friendly for buzzing, fluttering summer life in the garden
• Low‑maintenance warm‑season annual that thrives in full sun

Planting & Growing Guide

Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil temp to sow: ≥ 21–24 °C
Sow depth: ¼–½ in
Spacing: 12–18 in between plants; 18–24 in between rows
Plant height: 24–36 in (pinch at 10–12 in to encourage branching)
Watering: Even moisture; let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings
Feeding: Balanced, slow‑release fertilizer as needed
Bloom window: Mid‑summer to frost
Use: Beds, borders, cutting gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, containers

How to sow (outdoors): After the last frost and once soil warms to at least 21 °C, sow seeds ¼–½ in deep. Thin to 12–18 in once seedlings establish.
How to start (indoors): 3–4 weeks before last frost, sow under lights at 21–24 °C. Transplant after hardening off when nights are reliably mild.
Tip for armloads of blooms: Pinch the central stem at 10–12 in tall and harvest often—this encourages branching and new flower production.

Container Growing

Choose a pot ≥12 in deep (volume 15–20 L or larger) with excellent drainage. Use a high‑quality potting mix and feed lightly every 2–3 weeks during peak bloom.

Product Highlights (Quick Scan)

• Bicolour, “blueberry cheesecake” palette
• Easy, fast, and floriferous summer annual
• Loved by bees and butterflies
• Great for bouquets; steady bloom set with regular cutting
• Thrives in heat and full sun

What to Expect

From sprout to show: in warm soil (≥21 °C), seeds pop quickly, build sturdy plants to 24–36 in, and then shift into a steady cycle of fresh, dessert‑swirled blooms. Regular deadheading or cutting keeps the colour coming.