Cabaret arrives like a summer party in full swing, with big, ruffled zinnias in bright rose, purple, lilac, magenta, deep orange, and warm yellow. The fully double flowers make a jubilant color blend for sunny beds and bouquets.
Strong, branching plants grow 3–3½ feet tall and keep sending up long stems through summer and into fall. Give them room and steady moisture, then cut generously: harvesting open flowers encourages fresh branches and another round of bloom.
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Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
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Packet type: Single-species color blend
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Colors: Rose, purple, lilac, magenta, orange, and yellow
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Life cycle: Annual
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Exposure: Full sun
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Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 4 weeks early
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Planting depth: 1/2 in.
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Germination: 7–10 days
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Mature height: 3–3½ ft.
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Final spacing: 8–12 in.
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Approximate seed count: 125–130
Pick flowers as the petals open and feel firm, cutting well down into the plant for low, productive branching. Explore more exuberant combinations in our seed mixes.
