Senora Zinnia

Graceful, romantic, and endlessly productive, Señora Zinnias are a must-have for gardeners who love classic beauty with modern performance. These stunning zinnias produce large, fully double blooms in refined, vintage-inspired tones that elevate both the garden and the vase.

With tall, sturdy stems and a branching habit, Señora Zinnias are ideal for cut flower gardens, offering armfuls of blooms all summer long. The more you cut, the more they produce—making them a true cut-and-come-again favourite. Their elegant colour palette pairs beautifully with other annuals and perennials, adding softness and sophistication to floral arrangements.

Easy to grow and heat tolerant, Señora Zinnias thrive in full sun and reward even beginner gardeners with consistent, high-quality blooms from mid-summer until frost.

Why you’ll love it

• Large, double blooms with a refined, romantic look
• Long, strong stems perfect for cutting
• Prolific, cut-and-come-again flowering habit
• Easy to grow and heat tolerant
• A staple variety for cutting gardens and bouquets

At-a-glance

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Plant type: Annual
• Height: 30–40 inches
• Days to maturity: 75–90 days

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Growing Instructions

When to Plant

• Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date.

Germination & Temperature (°C)

• Seeds germinate best in warm soil, typically 5–10 days at 21–27°C.

How to Sow (inches used intentionally)

• Seed depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Thin or space plants 9–12 inches apart for healthy growth and good airflow.

Light & Soil

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

Ongoing Care

• Water at the base of plants to keep foliage dry
• Deadhead or harvest regularly to encourage continuous blooming
• Avoid overcrowding to reduce disease pressure