Zinnia Dessert Lemon Meringue Mixed

Zinnia ‘Dessert Lemon Meringue Mix’ – Open-Pollinated, Non-Treated Seeds

Bring a burst of sunshine to your garden with Zinnia ‘Dessert Lemon Meringue Mix’, a stunning blend of buttery yellows, soft creams, and bright whites. These cheerful, long-blooming flowers are perfect for cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and vibrant summer borders.

Plant Information:

• Type: Annual
• Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
• Height: 60-90 cm (24-36 inches)
• Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18 inches)
• Flower Size: 7-12 cm (3-5 inches) across
• Bloom Period: Summer to frost
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes – attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching

Growing Instructions:

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours per day)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Sowing: Direct sow after the last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting
• Germination Temperature: 21-26°C (70-80°F)
• Days to Germination: 5-10 days
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
• Watering: Moderate; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease
• Deadheading: Encouraged for continuous blooms

Why Grow ‘Dessert Lemon Meringue Mix’ Zinnias?

• Long-lasting blooms from summer to first frost
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Great for pollinators and beneficial insects

Add a touch of elegance and warmth to your garden with Zinnia ‘Dessert Lemon Meringue Mix’. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers, this mix creates a striking display of soft, creamy hues that brighten any space.