Zinnia Scabiosa flowered mix

150 Seeds

Seeding Zinnia Scabiosa-Flowered Mix (also known as Zinnia elegans 'Scabiosa Mix') is a great way to bring unique, pincushion-style blooms into your garden. These zinnias produce fully double, dome-centered flowers that resemble scabiosa (pincushion flowers), but with all the easy care and bright colors zinnias are known for.

Here’s your full guide:

🌸 Zinnia 'Scabiosa Flowered Mix' – Seeding Guide

📅 When to Sow

Indoors (for early blooms):

• Start 4–6 weeks before last frost

  • Example: If last frost is early May, sow indoors mid-March to early April

Outdoors (direct sow):

• After last frost, when soil is at least 60°F (16°C)

🌱 How to Sow

Soil & Site

• Full sun is essential (6+ hours daily)

• Use well-draining, average to moderately fertile soil

• Avoid overly rich soil—can cause more foliage, fewer flowers

Sowing Instructions

• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

• Spacing:

  • Sow 2–3 inches apart

  • Thin to 9–12 inches apart for proper air flow and strong stems

🌡️ Germination

• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Germination Time: 5–10 days

🌿 After Germination

• Thin or transplant seedlings when they’re a few inches tall

• Harden off indoor seedlings for 5–7 days before planting outside

• Water at the base to avoid leaf diseases

🌼 Bloom Time

• First blooms in 60–75 days

• Continuous flowers from mid-summer to frost

• Excellent for cut flowers (long vase life) and pollinator gardens

✂️ Maintenance Tips

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

• Pinch back early to promote bushier growth

• Water deeply but allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew

🐝 Bonus

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Deer-resistant