What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
A frost-sensitive annual, typically 30–40 inches tall, with summer flowers that can continue into fall. Regular cutting or deadheading encourages further bloom.
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Individual flower seed · Zinnia elegans ‘Cherry Queen’
Cherry Queen Zinnia
A proper red statement.
Cherry Queen brings generous scarlet-red blooms to sunny cutting beds and bold drifts. Its broad, layered petals give bouquets a strong focal flower, while the branching plants keep the garden colorful through the warm season.
$5.95 · Packet · Approx. 225 seeds (1.5 g / 0.053 oz)1 oz covers approximately 140 sq ft at a broadcast sowing rate. For packets and cutting beds, plant in small groups and thin to 9–12 inches apart.Free U.S. shipping at $35+. Shipping details
Coverage1 oz covers approximately 140 sq ft at a broadcast sowing rate. For packets and cutting beds, plant in small groups and thin to 9–12 inches apart.
SunlightFull sun; well-drained soil.
When to PlantDirect sow after the last frost, once the soil has warmed.
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Packet · Approx. 225 seeds (1.5 g / 0.053 oz)SKU: ZECQ-PKT · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$5.951 ozSKU: ZECQ-1OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$14.95The flower collection
A proper red statement.
Cherry Queen brings generous scarlet-red blooms to sunny cutting beds and bold drifts. Its broad, layered petals give bouquets a strong focal flower, while the branching plants keep the garden colorful through the warm season.
- Annual flower · 30–40 inches.
- Full sun · well-drained soil.
- Sow 1/4 inch deep after frost; thin to 9–12 inches.
- Packet: 1.5 g, approximately 225 seeds. Counts vary by lot.
Cherry Queen Zinnia
Zinnia elegans ‘Cherry Queen’
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Before broadcasting, thoroughly mix this individual seed with dry sand, vermiculite, or another clean, dry carrier. A carrier is strongly recommended for most individual species and is especially important for small or lightweight seed. Sow 1/4 inch deep in a prepared, weed-free bed. Water gently and keep the seed zone evenly moist through germination. Thin to 9–12 inches apart for branching and airflow. Water the soil rather than the foliage when practical.
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