Zinnia - Thumbelina Mix (Zinnia elegans 'Thumbelina Mix') $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 6-8 inches • Spread: 6-8 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (June-October) • Colors: Mix of pink, yellow, orange, and white • Flower Size: 1.5-2 inch double blooms
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Average, well-draining • Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Bees: Pollen rich • Small Pollinators: Perfect height • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Light deadheading • Fall: Continues until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Dwarf Marigolds
Compact Salvias
Alyssum
Dwarf Cosmos
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Compact dwarf variety • Perfect for containers • Multiple colors • Heat tolerant • Kid-friendly height
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Great for borders and containers.