Zinnia elegans — Dahlia Flowered Meteor Zinnia produces bold deep red dahlia-style blooms on strong stems for cut flowers, borders, and dramatic summer garden color.
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Dahlia Flowered Meteor Zinnia produces bold deep red dahlia-style blooms on strong stems for cut flowers, borders, and dramatic summer garden color. It is a useful choice for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with ornamental, herbal, fragrant, pollinator, xeric, container, or cut flower value.
Start seeds according to the plant type. Zinnias prefer warm soil and quick summer growth, yuccas need sharply drained soil and patience, herbs usually prefer good drainage, and tropical trees need warmth. Keep seed mix evenly moist but not soggy and provide strong light after germination.
Match each variety to its preferred conditions. Zinnias bloom best with sun and regular cutting, yuccas need dry drainage, and tropical trees should be protected from frost.
Dahlia Flowered Meteor Zinnia can be used in home gardens, herb beds, patio containers, xeriscapes, pollinator patches, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, or specialty collections. Place plants where their mature size and growth habit fit the site.
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View Seedman Product PageDahlia Flowered Meteor Zinnia is excellent for cut flowers, sunny borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and bright summer color.
Plant zinnia seeds after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors a few weeks before transplanting.
Yes. Zinnias bloom best in full sun with good air circulation.
Cut flowers often or deadhead faded blooms to encourage more flowers.