Mexican Zinnia (Zinnia haageana) Mix

300 seeds

🌸 Mexican Zinnia (Zinnia haageana) Mix

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best planted during the cool to warm mild season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained sandy or fertile soil enriched with compost.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in garden beds, pots, or seed trays.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5–1 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 20–30 cm apart.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 20–30°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun for best flowering.
• Tolerates heat better than many zinnia varieties.

Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
• Once established, plants are drought tolerant.
• Avoid excessive watering and poor drainage.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 5–10 days

Flowering

• Flowers usually appear:
  • 6–8 weeks after sowing

Gulf Climate Tips

• One of the best zinnias for Gulf gardens due to strong heat tolerance.
• Excellent for borders, landscaping, pots, and mass planting.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Good airflow helps reduce fungal diseases.