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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Northern Lights Blend Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
4"–5" bright pink, purple, and burgundy flowers
Planting Zinnia
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 3–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- Amberlee M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/23/26Resilient and gorgeous
I decided to grow a whole bed of different varieties of zinnias this year. The Northern Lights were the first to sprout with a 90% germination rate. Once I transplanted them in the ground they took off quickly and grew huge thick stalks that gave me multiple stems of flowers. The flowers themselves were massive and deep hues of red, pink, and purple that really popped in the garden. They don't seem to want to stop growing - it is late October and they're still blooming in spite of a few soft frosts. I was also able to propagate these with little effort. Easily the most dependable variety I grew this year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/26/26Hey Amberlee,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌸 We're so thrilled to hear that your Northern Lights Blend Zinnias were the first to sprout with such an impressive germination rate and that they grew so vigorously with those thick stalks and multiple flower stems. How amazing that those massive, deep red, pink, and purple blooms kept going strong all the way through late October despite the frosts! We love that you found them to be the most dependable variety in your zinnia bed this year, and how wonderful that they were so easy to propagate too. Happy growing! 🌱
Keep on growing 🌻
- Andrea M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/17/26Such beauty
Started growing these a year ago, and I love them. Great color.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests10/20/26Hey Andrea,
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad your Northern Lights Blend Zinnias are bringing such beauty to your garden. Thanks so much for being part of our growing community and for sharing your experience!
Keep on growing 🌻
- AnthonyRated 5 out of 5 stars5/1/265 Stars
Dazzling color for flower bed. Just sow and boom, color riot.
- SuzanneVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/30/25Gorgeous in a red garden
Just show-stopping in a garden composed of mostly red and deep purple plants (Texas sage, red (Bishop's Children) dahlias, Royal raspberry agastache. These are incredibly beautiful flowers, and seem to be a favorite of goldfinches. They land on the blossoms and tug out the petals, getting the seeds inside. I also noticed that butterflies prefer these blossoms more than any other blooming plant in my garden. Thank you BI!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Suzanne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful and detailed review of our Northern Lights Blend Zinnia Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they're show-stopping in your red and deep purple garden - what an incredible color combination with the Texas sage, Bishop's Children dahlias, and Royal raspberry agastache!
It's so wonderful that you've noticed how much the goldfinches and butterflies love these blooms too! There's nothing quite like watching the wildlife enjoy your garden as much as you do. The fact that the butterflies prefer these zinnias over all your other blooming plants really shows just how special this variety is!
Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kathleen T.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/23/25One f ing plant!
The one plant I got from the package of seeds is lovely.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests9/30/25Hey Kathleen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️