Zinnia elegans ‘Mazurkia’ | Bicolor Zinnia | Scarlet & Cream

Zinnia elegans ‘Mazurkia’ is a playful and eye-catching bicolor variety that brings vibrant color and cheerful movement to summer gardens. Its double and semi-double scarlet blooms tipped with soft cream create a beautiful contrast that looks stunning both in the garden and in cut-flower arrangements. Medium-height plants bloom abundantly throughout the season and thrive in heat, making this variety perfect for beginners and experienced growers alike.

‘Mazurkia’ performs exceptionally well in borders, cutting gardens, mass plantings, and cottage-style beds, offering long stems, reliable branching, and excellent vase life.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans ‘Mazurkia’
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–75 cm
• Spread / Plant spacing: 25–30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Days to maturity: 75–90 days
• Pinching: When plants reach 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
• Flower size: Approx. 8 cm
• Use: Borders • Cut Flowers • Landscapes • Containers
• Flowering period: July – September (or until frost)
• Mostly double scarlet flowers with golden tips.
  

Why Grow ‘Mazurkia’

• Charming bicolor blooms with scarlet petals and creamy tips
• High percentage of double flowers
• Heat-loving and extremely easy to grow
• Excellent branching habit for continuous harvest
• Thrives in full sun and warm conditions
• Perfect for bold bouquets, artistic floral work, and standout garden displays
• A fun, conversation-starting variety — people always react to it!

How to Sow

Sow Indoors (March–April)

• Start seeds 4–6 weeks before the last frost
• Sow in trays/pots with seed compost; cover lightly (needs light to germinate)
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Transplant carefully into 7 cm pots when 3–5 cm tall
• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed
• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

Direct Sow (April–July)

• Sow in full sun in warm, well-prepared soil
• Cover lightly; seeds require light for germination
• Germination in 5–10 days
• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm spacing
• Successive sowing every 2–3 weeks (April–July) ensures continuous blooms

Growing Tips

• Loves full sun and warm conditions
• Use compost or a slow-release fertiliser for vigorous plants
• Water deeply but avoid wetting foliage
• Deadhead or cut regularly to encourage abundant blooming
• Protect young plants from slugs/snails
• Pinching at 8–12 in height creates strong branching and more flowers
• Good airflow helps prevent powdery mildew

Harvesting & Vase Life

• Use the wiggle test: if the stem stays stiff, it’s ready to cut
• Do not store zinnias in the cooler
• Add a few drops of bleach to clean vase water to prevent cloudiness
• Vase life: approx. 7 days
• Remove all foliage below the waterline

Perfect For

• Florist-quality bouquets
• Colourful summer borders
• Cutting gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Container displays
• Long-season bloom interest