Zinnia Seeds - Lilliput Mixture with Colorful Pompom Blooms for Sunny Flower Beds and Patio Containers

Zinnia seeds in the Lilliput Mixture grow into semi-dwarf annual plants with dense, pompom-like blooms. Purple, fuchsia, orange, canary, ivory and lilac flowers bring a varied palette to sunny flower beds and patio containers.

Grow a patch for fresh-cut bouquets, centerpiece arrangements or small bud vases. Start seeds indoors for an earlier start or sow directly after the last spring frost when the soil has warmed. Give plants full sun and well-drained soil, and avoid keeping the foliage wet.

Features

• Dense pompom-like flowers on semi-dwarf plants add texture and color to garden displays.
• Suitable for containers and pots as well as flower beds.
• Flowers can be cut for bouquets, centerpiece arrangements and bud vases.
• Direct sowing and indoor seed starting are both supported.
• Annual plants bloom through summer and die at the first frost.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Variety: Lilliput Mixture
• Life cycle: Annual
• Days to maturity: 54–70 days
• Days to germination: 7–10 days
• Plant height: 20–24 inches
• Plant width: 10–12 inches
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, warm and well-drained
• Seeding depth: 0.25 inches
• Plant spacing: 12 inches
• Row spacing: 24–36 inches
• Growing zones: 3–10; grown as an annual
• Seed characteristics: Organic and Non-GMO
• 2g Packet: Approximately 275 seeds
• 0.25 oz package: Approximately 975 seeds
• 1 oz package: Approximately 3,900 seeds
• 4 oz package: Approximately 15,600 seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow Lilliput Mixture zinnias in patio pots?

Yes, Lilliput Mixture zinnias are suitable for containers and pots. Place them in full sun with well-drained soil, allowing for plants that reach 20–24 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide.

When should I sow Lilliput Mixture zinnia seeds outdoors?

Sow Lilliput Mixture zinnia seeds after the last spring frost when the soil has warmed to about 70°F. Sow 0.25 inches deep; germination is listed at 7–10 days, with 70–80°F described as the best germination temperature.

How many seeds are in each package?

Lilliput Mixture packages contain approximately 275 seeds in the 2g packet, 975 in the 0.25 oz package, 3,900 in the 1 oz package and 15,600 in the 4 oz package. These are approximate counts for each specific package size.

How should I cut Lilliput Mixture zinnias for a vase?

Cut Lilliput Mixture blooms cleanly at the base of the flowering stalk and place them in cool water. They can be used in bouquets, centerpiece arrangements and bud vases.

What watering approach suits Lilliput Mixture zinnias?

Give young Lilliput Mixture zinnias water to help them establish, then let the soil and seedlings dry between irrigations. Avoid overly wet soil and minimize wet foliage, as the plants can be susceptible to mildew.