Large Double Blooms
Produces attractive, fully double flowers that bring vibrant color to ornamental gardens.
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Magellan Zinnia (Zinnia elegans 'Magellan') is a popular flowering plant known for its large, colorful, double blooms and compact growth habit. It produces attractive flowers in shades such as red, orange, yellow, pink, and white. Magellan Zinnias are suitable for flower beds, garden borders, containers, and cutting gardens. They grow best in warm weather with full sunlight and well-drained soil.
Produces attractive, fully double flowers that bring vibrant color to ornamental gardens.
Available in colorful shades including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white, depending on the variety.
Develops a compact, upright growth habit suitable for garden borders and containers.
Its attractive blooms are suitable for fresh flower arrangements and decorative displays.
| Scientific Name | Zinnia elegans |
| Common Name | Magellan Zinnia; Common Zinnia |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Variety | Magellan Series |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Flower Colors | Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, and White, depending on variety |
| Flower Type | Large Double Blooms |
| Growth Habit | Compact and Upright |
| Plant Height | Approximately 12–18 inches, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Grown as an Annual in Zones 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–80°F (21–27°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Fall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 9–12 inches |
| Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, and Cut Flower Gardens |
Grow Magellan Zinnias for their large, double flowers and vibrant seasonal colors. Their compact growth makes them a beautiful choice for garden beds, borders, and containers. Provide full sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care for an attractive floral display.
Find helpful information about Magellan Zinnia seed germination, flower characteristics, and growing conditions.
Magellan Zinnias are known for their large, fully double flower heads, which can reach approximately 4–5 inches across, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Their colorful blooms stand out beautifully in flower beds and containers.
Magellan Zinnias generally begin flowering around 70–90 days after sowing, depending on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions. Plant seeds in warm soil, provide full sunlight, and maintain suitable moisture to support healthy flowering.
Removing faded Magellan Zinnia flowers helps keep plants looking attractive and can encourage continued blooming. Regularly remove spent flower heads and provide adequate sunlight and watering throughout the flowering season.