Zinnia Double White Flower Seeds

About Zinnia Double White Flower Seeds

Zinnia — one of the easiest flowering annuals for the Indian summer; it blooms continuously.

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5–10 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5–10 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top layer of soil dries. Do not wet the leaves.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy soil
• Fertiliser: Monthly compost; one potash-rich feed at flowering.

Sowing season in India

February–April and June–August. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew in the humid monsoon — keep spacing and airflow.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.