ZINNIA elegans 'Thumbelina' (Zinnia, Dwarf Mixed - Thumbelina)

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Zinnia 'Thumbelina’ was an All-America Selection winner in 1963. Plants grow to just twelve inches tall, and the semi-double to double flower colors include pink, purple, red, orange, white, and yellow. This species is native to Mexico, and the plants are fast-growing and long-blooming. Zinnia elegans Thumbelina is relatively easy...
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Zinnia 'Thumbelina’ was an All-America Selection winner in 1963. Plants grow to just twelve inches tall, and the semi-double to double flower colors include pink, purple, red, orange, white, and yellow. This species is native to Mexico, and the plants are fast-growing and long-blooming.

Zinnia elegans Thumbelina is relatively easy to grow and prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is also fairly drought-tolerant and can withstand some heat, making it a great option for hot and dry climates. To encourage continuous blooming, it is recommended to deadhead the spent flowers regularly.

This charming variety may be shorter, but still produces an abundance of cheerful blossoms in a wide range of colors. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 2,688 69
1OZ 5,375 138
1/4LB 21,500 550
1/2LB 43,000 1,100
1LB 86,000 2,200
5LB 430,000 11,000

Scientific Name: Zinnia Elegans

Common Name: Zinnia, Thumbelina 

Plant Type: Annual 

Family: Asteraceae

Native Range: All regions of North America, Mexico 

Height: 12-18" 

Spread: 8 to 10 "

Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade   

Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall 

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds 

Resistant: Drought  

Flower Color: Mix, Salmon, Pink, Rose, Purple, Red, Orange 

Characteristics: Fragrant, Showy 

Moisture: Dry, Moderate 

Water Requirement: Low, Average

Soil Type: Moist but well-drained

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral 

Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance 

Uses: Perfect for borders or containers, use petals as a garnish or mixed in with lettuces

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