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Thumbelina is destined to be the darling of your garden! A 1963 All-America Selections winner, this charming variety may be shorter, but still produces an abundance of cheerful blossoms in a wide range of colors. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) Zinnias thrive in heat, bloom all season, and are very easy to grow. Each individual flower lasts a very long time on the plant or in a vase.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Zinnia (Learn more)
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 10"–16" tall, 8"–10" wide
Variety Info: 1"–1½" flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and orange.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 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
Sprouts in: 3–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.
- Simone P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 9, 2026Great tough plants!
These have thrived all season in my Denver garden. I planted these in kinda a tricky location that gets morning shade and then gets blasted with intense, full afternoon sun. This was also a drought year so I watered pretty sparingly. Despite the odds, they are very happy plants! They got a lot bigger than I expected with the tallest flower measuring at 40 inches! It's October now and they are still flowering and covered with pollinators all day.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 9, 2026Hey Simone,
We're so happy to hear that your Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds have thrived so well in your Denver garden! It sounds like they really proved themselves as tough plants, especially in that tricky spot with morning shade and intense afternoon sun. And wow, 40 inches tall - that's impressive! We love that they're still flowering in October and bringing in all those pollinators. Sounds like a real success story!
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience! Keep on growing 🌻
- Matt D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 8, 2026Looking good so far
Recently started indoors and hope to have transplanted in another week.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 9, 2026Hey Matt,
We're so excited to hear that your Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds are looking good so far! Your seedlings look great! There's nothing better than zinnias that start strong and keep delivering those gorgeous blooms all season long! Thanks for sharing your early growing success, and photo, with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- HeatherVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 6, 2025They're just SO EASY!
I've never had any luck growing flowers from seed, but I wanted to try these because they're so cute and im trying to be better about including flowers in my garden.
Y'all, these guys are tough as hell! They do not quit and seem to view heat as a bonus, not a negative. And the bees and butterflies LOVE them!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 9, 2025Hey Heather,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Thumbelina Zinnia Seeds! We absolutely love hearing from gardeners who discover just how incredibly resilient and rewarding zinnias can be - especially when you're branching out into flower growing for the first time!
It sounds like you picked the perfect variety to start with! Thumbelinas really are tough little champions that just keep blooming no matter what the weather throws at them. And you're so right about them loving the heat - while other flowers might struggle, these guys just see it as fuel to keep producing those adorable compact blooms.
We love that you're discovering how amazing flowers can be for attracting pollinators too! There's something so special about watching your garden come alive with bees and butterflies, and zinnias are absolute magnets for them. It sounds like you've created a perfect little pollinator paradise while adding those cute pops of color to your garden!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Betty M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 9, 20245 Stars
I love these beautiful flowers they bring such color to anyone’s garden
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Timothy K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 5, 20245 Stars
Great germination rate and started out very strong already a few flowers after just a month.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
