Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds - 600 Seeds (2-Pack) - Candy-Striped Double Blooms for Cut Flower Gardens

PEPPERMINT STICK ZINNIA SEEDS, 600 COUNT: Grow the heirloom Peppermint Stick Zinnia elegans, a candy-striped double zinnia in cherry red, white, cream, pink, and gold. Non-GMO, heat-tolerant, and ideal for cutting gardens and borders in zones 2–11. DISTINCTIVE CANDY-STRIPED BLOOMS: Peppermint Stick Zinnias produce double and semi-double flowers approximately 2–4 inches across. Cherry-red streaks and speckles appear over white, cream, pink, and gold petals, creating varied bicolor patterns throughout the mix. THRIVES IN HEAT AND FULL SUN: Zinnia elegans is a warm-season annual that performs best in direct sun and summer heat. Average, well-drained soil is all it needs. Space plants 8–12 in. apart and water at the base to keep foliage dry and limit mildew. FAST GERMINATION IN 5 TO 10 DAYS: Zinnia seeds germinate in 5–10 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Direct sow ¼ in. deep after the last frost once soil has warmed. No cold stratification needed — sow in spring and expect blooms 70–90 days from planting. TALL PLANTS WITH LONG CUTTING STEMS: Peppermint Stick Zinnias grow upright 24–36 in. (60–90 cm.) tall, producing long, sturdy stems ideal for cut flower arrangements. Cut or deadhead regularly to keep new striped blooms coming all summer and into fall. ATTRACTS BEES AND BUTTERFLIES: Peppermint Stick Zinnia flowers can attract bees and butterflies during summer and fall. Pollinator access may vary with flower form, as this variety produces both double and semi-double blooms. Suitable for sunny flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. ANNUAL THAT BLOOMS THE SAME SEASON: Peppermint Stick is a warm-season annual in zones 2–11. Sow after the last frost and blooms arrive the first year, typically 70–90 days from sowing, carrying through from summer into fall without overwintering. DIRECT SOW FOR BEST RESULTS: Zinnia seeds for planting outdoors perform best when sown directly after the last frost. Press seeds ¼ in. into warm soil, thin to 8–12 in. apart, and water at the soil line. No indoor setup or transplanting required. HEIRLOOM, NON-GMO ZINNIA SEEDS: Each packet contains 600 heirloom, non-GMO Peppermint Stick Zinnia seeds (approximately 2g). This warm-season annual produces colorful striped flowers on upright plants suitable for cutting gardens, outdoor beds, and borders. VERSATILE ZINNIA SEEDS FOR PLANTING: Grow Peppermint Stick Zinnias in cutting gardens, cottage-style beds, sunny borders, and mixed flower plantings. Their 24–36-inch height and long flowering stems make them suitable for fresh-cut bouquets and seasonal garden color.