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Best Heirloom zinnia varieties?

oath5
14 years ago

I'm aiming to sell a lot of cut flowers this year and I was wondering if there are any interesting or especially noteworthy heirloom zinnia types to keep an eye out for. I've gotten "Grandmother" mixes before and I'm pretty sure I've grown Californian giants, but I was just wondering. Some of the newer hybrids are certainly not as pretty as they advertise.

Thanks!

Max

Comments (3)

  • jimster
    14 years ago

    I've grown California Giants many times because they are large and vigorous and, especially, because their color range is fabulous.

    This year I'm planting some Cactus Flowered just for something different.

    Jim

  • littledog
    13 years ago

    Look for a variety called "Whrligig". It's a two tone, semi double that features one color at the center, blending out into another at the tips. Combinations I've seen are pink/purple, yellow/red, orange/purple, red/white. Very eyecatching.

  • lynnonolena
    13 years ago

    I have been growing Cactus zinnia here in Hawaii with good results. In spite of all the rain. I also noticed that the coral shade had a very faint sweet scent, does anyone know about zinnias and fragrance? I always thought they were all unscented.