Zinnia elegans Queeny Lemon Peach | Dahlia Flowered Zinnia

Zinnia elegans ‘Queeny Lime with Blotch’ | Dahlia Flowered Zinnia

Zinnia elegans ‘Queeny Lime with Blotch’ is an exquisite member of the award-winning Queeny Series, celebrated for its unusual lime-green petals brushed with soft rose tones at the center. The result is a sophisticated blend of fresh, modern color that looks stunning both in the garden and in floral arrangements.

The large, dahlia-like blooms (7–9 cm) sit on strong, upright stems, making this variety a favorite for cutting gardens. Each plant produces a beautiful mix of double, semi-double, and a few single flowers — all long-lasting and perfect for summer displays or bouquets. As a cut-and-come-again annual, it provides an abundance of flowers all season long.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
  Cultivar: ‘Queeny Lime with Blotch’
  Common name: Dahlia Flowered Zinnia
  Type: Half-hardy annual
  Height: ~75 cm
  Spread: ~45 cm
  Flower size: 7–9 cm
  Flowers: Lime-green petals with rose-red center (“blotch”)
  Blooming time: Mid-summer to early autumn
  Growing period: 85–100 days from sowing
  Position: Full sun
  Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
  Vase life: 7–10 days

How to Sow & Grow

When to sow:

• Indoors: March–April
• Outdoors: May–June (after frost risk has passed)

How to sow:

• Sow 0.5 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil or compost.
• Germinate at 18–22 °C for 7–14 days.
• Thin or transplant seedlings to 25–30 cm spacing.

Care tips:

• Pinch when 20–25 cm tall for bushier growth.
• Water moderately; avoid wetting leaves to prevent mildew.
• Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooms.
• Zinnias thrive in full sun and warm, dry conditions.

Harvesting:
Cut flowers when fully open for best vase life.
Place immediately in clean water.
Vase life: 7–10 days.

Why Grow ‘Queeny Lime with Blotch’?

✔ Elegant lime-green flowers with a soft rose-red center
✔ Excellent for cut flowers and garden borders
✔ Long, sturdy stems – ideal for florists
✔ Blooms continuously with regular harvesting
✔ Adds a unique, vintage touch to summer bouquets