Meteor Zinnia Elegans – Brilliant Deep Red Blooms for Cutting Gardens Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by... Read more
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Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by a sea of bold, deep red blooms swaying in the summer breeze. Meteor Zinnia elegans delivers exactly that — towering plants with long, sturdy stems and massive 4–5 inch flowers that beg to be cut and brought indoors. The more you cut, the more they bloom, making this one of the most rewarding flowers you can grow.
Native to Mexico and bred for performance, Meteor Zinnia thrives in full sun and summer heat, blooming continuously from late spring all the way until the first frost of fall. Butterflies and pollinators love it. Deer don't touch it. And your vases will never look better.
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks early. Zinnias germinate best in warm soil — simply cover seeds lightly with peat moss and keep moist until sprouts appear (7–14 days). Once established, plants are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms and cut flowers regularly to keep the plant producing all season long. Avoid overwatering; Meteor Zinnia prefers it on the drier side once mature.
How many seeds do I need per plant?
Sow 2–4 seeds per planting spot, then thin to the strongest seedling once they reach 2–3 inches tall.
When should I plant Meteor Zinnia seeds?
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date in your area, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Soil temperature should be around 75°F for best germination.
How tall do Meteor Zinnias grow?
Meteor Zinnia plants grow up to 36 inches (3 feet) tall, making them ideal for the back of borders and cutting gardens.
Are Meteor Zinnias good for cut flowers?
Absolutely — they are one of the best cut flowers you can grow. Long stems and large blooms make them perfect for bouquets, and cutting actually stimulates the plant to produce even more flowers.
Do Meteor Zinnias come back every year?
Meteor Zinnia is an annual, but it self-seeds readily. In many climates, you'll find new seedlings returning the following spring without replanting.
