Zinderella Purple Zinnia Seeds

Zinderella Purple Zinnia is an extraordinary scabiosa-flowered variety that combines rich royal purple, violet, and deep lavender tones with an elegant pincushion center, creating one of the most unique flower forms available from seed. Each bloom features a cushion of tightly packed central florets surrounded by neatly arranged outer petals, giving the flowers a romantic, antique appearance unlike traditional zinnias. Blooming continuously from early summer until frost, Zinderella Purple offers exceptional beauty for cutting gardens, cottage landscapes, and floral arrangements while attracting butterflies and beneficial pollinators throughout the season.

Garden Uses
Zinderella Purple is ideal for cutting gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator borders, wedding gardens, mixed annual beds, and specialty flower production. The rich purple blooms combine beautifully with white cosmos, blush snapdragons, silver dusty miller, blue salvia, lavender ageratum, ornamental grasses, and soft pink flowers. Its unusual flower form makes it especially valuable in bouquets, where it adds remarkable texture and elegant color to both fresh and dried arrangements.

Growing Information
Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Germination typically occurs within 5 to 10 days at temperatures between 70–80°F. Plant in full sun for the strongest stems and heaviest flowering. Mature plants generally reach 24 to 30 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. Water deeply during dry periods, provide good air circulation, and harvest blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
• Common Name: Zinderella Purple Zinnia
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Height: 24–30 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Bloom Size: 2½–3½ inches across
• Bloom Color: Royal purple, violet, deep lavender
• Bloom Form: Scabiosa-flowered with pincushion center
• Bloom Season: Early summer until frost
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones
• Pollinator Friendly: Excellent
• Butterfly Friendly: Excellent
• Cut Flower: Outstanding
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent