Buy Zinnia seeds: colorful, easy and always a success

Zinnias are loved by both novice and experienced gardeners. They are easy to sow, quick to see in bloom, and do not require much maintenance. Yet they give your garden a beautiful, exuberant color. In this text you can read why zinnias are so popular, which types and mixes you can choose, how to approach sowing and care, and which seeds from the Plukkers collection you should definitely not miss.

Why buy zinnias?

Zinnias are among the easiest flowers to sow yourself. Do you want a lush, colorful border or inspiration in your vase quickly? Then zinnias are an excellent choice. They thrive both in the ground and in containers on the balcony, and attract bees and butterflies. They bloom all summer long until the frost, and are therefore a reliable asset in your flower plan.

Types of zinnias in the collection

At Plukkers you will find various zinnia species, carefully selected for colour, shape and flowering time. There are lovely dahlia-like bloomers, graceful tall stems for cut bouquets, and compact varieties for border or pot use.

Some favorites from the collection:

• Zinnia elegans 'Peaches & Cream' : a pastel-rich mix with soft shades of pink, salmon and cream. The plant grows to about 50–75 cm high and fits beautifully in a romantic border.
• Zinnia elegans 'Cream' : graceful creamy white flowers on long stems, perfect for cut flower use in cutting gardens.
• Zinnia 'Thumbelina' – mixed : compact, mixed mini-zinnias that are excellent for containers, pots and border planting.

How to choose the right zinnia seeds?

Depending on your space and purpose, you make a conscious choice:

• For a large cutting garden: choose sturdy, tall varieties such as 'Peaches & Cream' or 'Cream'.
• For pots, borders or child-friendly borders: the compact 'Thumbelina' mix is ​​ideal.
• Want rich color mixes? The 'mixed' variants give a playful and cheerful image.

Sowing and care

Zinnias are light germinators. This means that you sow the seeds on the surface and only press lightly, without covering them. Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Sow indoors from March–April in a seed tray or pot, at about 20–22 °C. After the last night frost you can sow outdoors in April–May. Germination takes place within 10 to 14 days, depending on temperature and humidity.

Once the plants have two or three true leaves, you can prick them out or plant them out directly with a distance of about 20 cm between the plants. They prefer a sunny spot and well-drained, humus-rich soil. Water weekly during dry periods. Regularly remove wilted flowers to prolong flowering.

Tips for an exuberant flowering

• Sow in stages – sow every two to three weeks for continuous flowering
• Adding compost – this gives extra growth power and flowering
• Mulching – helps retain moisture and limits weeds
• Early picking blocks – pick regularly; each cut flower stimulates new flowering
• No support is needed – sturdy stems hold themselves upright well

Why buy zinnia seeds from Plukkers?

Plukkers selects seeds with high germination capacity without artificial additives. They are organic, and the descriptions give clear information about height, colour and flowering time. For beginners, there are also handy growing guides available.

Summary

Buying zinnia seeds is easy, inspiring and effective. You will enjoy fast flowering, richness in colour and long-lasting picking pleasure. Choose varieties that suit your style or space, sow in the right way and water regularly. With zinnias you create a cheerful flower spot in every garden or pot.