Zinnia 'Queeny Lime Orange'

Queeny Lime Orange (Zinnia elegans)

Queeny Lime Orange Zinnia is a mesmerizing bloom that transforms before your eyes, beginning lime green and gradually unfurling to soft peach before deepening to vibrant orange. Its 2–3½ inch mostly double and semi-double flowers create textured, romantic charm in garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. This playful, painterly colour blend adds warmth and whimsy to bouquets, pairing beautifully with creams, pinks, or softer oranges for layered, lively arrangements. The unusual and luminous hues make it a standout choice for gardeners and florists seeking flowers with both visual intrigue and elegant appeal.

Vigorous and productive, Queeny Lime Orange responds beautifully to cutting, continuously producing new blooms from mid-summer into September. Long-lasting and luxuriant in vases, its flowers also attract bumblebees and pollinators, filling the garden with movement and life. Ideal for gardeners seeking a whimsical, vibrant, and reliable zinnia, Queeny Lime Orange combines rare beauty, abundance, and enduring charm in both beds and bouquets.

DETAILS:

QTY: 25

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: 1/4"

GERMINATION: 5-7 days at 21-24°C

HEIGHT: 24-36”

MATURITY: 75-90 days

SPACING: 9-12”

PINCH: When 12” tall


HOW TO GROW:
Indoors (recommended): Sow seeds into seedling containers 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Cover the seeds, as they require darkness to germinate. A heat mat will help maintain an optimal temperature of 21–24°C. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination. Do not allow plants to become root-bound. Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting them outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Direct Seed (alternative): Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost. For a prolonged harvest, succession-sow every two weeks until midsummer.

Pinching: To encourage strong branching and a more abundant bloom, pinch the initial bud or bloom from the plant when it is young. Continue to deadhead spent flowers throughout the season.

Soil Preference and Watering: Zinnias thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to mildew.

Fertilizing: Zinnias are heavy feeders. Amending the soil with compost before planting is recommended. You can also use a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer every 4–6 weeks to encourage continuous blooming.

Harvesting: For bouquets, harvest stems when the flowers are fully open but still firm. To check if a zinnia is ready to be harvested, gently shake the stem; if the neck is wobbly, it's not ready. Harvest in the early morning or late evening and immediately place in a vase of water.