Tall Annual Wildflower
Zinnia California Giant
Zinnia elegans 'California Giant'
A tall, colorful zinnia mix with large blooms for cut flowers, pollinator plantings and bold summer color
Zinnia California Giant is a vigorous warm-season annual known for its tall growth and exceptionally large, dahlia-like blooms. The mix produces a broad range of bright flower colors including red, pink, orange, yellow, purple and white. Strong upright stems make California Giant especially useful for cut flowers, while the large summer blooms provide excellent visual impact in mass plantings and pollinator gardens.
Wildflower Characteristics
Why Plant California Giant Zinnia?
California Giant combines large flowers, tall stems, strong summer color and excellent cut-flower performance in an easy-growing annual.
Giant Blooms
Large semi-double to fully double flowers create substantial visual impact in gardens, beds and mass plantings.
Wide Color Range
The mix provides a bright combination of pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and white flowers.
Pollinator Value
Summer flowers attract butterflies, bees and other visiting pollinators while adding color during the warm growing season.
Excellent for Bouquets
Tall, sturdy flowering stems and large blooms make California Giant an excellent option for seasonal cut-flower production.
Where It Fits
Best Uses for California Giant Zinnia
California Giant is particularly effective where large flowers, tall summer structure and a broad mixture of bright colors are desired.
Establishment & Management
Growing California Giant Zinnia
California Giant performs best as a warm-season annual in full sun with good soil drainage and adequate air movement around the plants.
Planting Window
Direct seed after danger of frost has passed and conditions have warmed. Zinnias perform best once soil and air temperatures are consistently warm.
Planting Depth
Plant seed approximately 1/4 inch deep and maintain adequate moisture during germination and early establishment.
Sun & Soil
Full sun and well-drained soil are preferred. Adequate spacing improves air circulation and helps plants develop strong stems and foliage.
Extended Flowering
Removing mature or declining flowers encourages continued bloom production. Leave selected flowers to mature where seed production is desired.
Large-Flowered Zinnia
Built for Big Summer Color
California Giant was developed specifically for large flowers and tall plants. Mature plants can reach roughly three to four feet and produce large, colorful blooms through the summer season. Its combination of height, flower size and strong stems makes it particularly useful for cut flowers, pollinator gardens and highly visible landscape plantings.
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