Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Fizz’ | Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia

Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Fizz’ is a truly distinctive and eye-catching variety from the beloved Zinderella Series, admired for its unusual scabiosa-style blooms and soft, romantic colour palette. The flowers feature charming domed centres surrounded by delicate outer petals, creating a textured, layered effect unlike traditional zinnias.

This variety produces a beautiful mix of pink and white bicolour tones, often accented with deeper centres, giving each bloom a unique, almost “fizzy” appearance. Not every flower will be fully double — part of its charm lies in the natural variation of forms. As the season progresses and daylength shortens, plants tend to produce a higher percentage of fuller, more double blooms.

Growing to around 65–75 cm, ‘Zinderella Fizz’ produces strong, upright stems that are perfect for cutting. It is a favourite among flower growers and florists for its long vase life and ability to add texture and interest to bouquets.

Native to Mexico, zinnias thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are among the easiest annual flowers to grow, rewarding gardeners with abundant blooms throughout summer and early autumn.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Fizz’
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–75 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm
• Flower size: ~6 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Flowering: July – September (summer)
• Colour: Pink & white bicolour shades with darker centres
  
• Use: Borders • Landscapes • Cut flowers • Containers • Cottage gardens

Native to Mexico, Zinnia elegans is cherished for its long-lasting, vibrant flowers. The Zinderella Series is especially loved for its unique scabiosa-style blooms that bring a soft, romantic feel to arrangements

Why Grow ‘Zinderella Fizz’

• Unique scabiosa-flowered blooms with textured centres
• Soft pink and white bicolour tones with artistic variation
• Strong stems ideal for cutting
• Excellent vase life (7–10 days)
• Easy to grow and highly productive
• Flowers become more double as the season progresses

Sowing Guidelines

Sow Indoors (March–April)

1. Start 4–6 weeks before last frost.
2. Sow in trays/pots with well-drained seed compost.
3. Lightly cover seeds — germination in 7–14 days.
4. Transplant to 7 cm pots when seedlings reach 3–5 cm.
5. Harden off and plant outdoors after frost.
6. Space plants 25–30 cm apart.

Direct Sow Outdoors (April–July)

1. Choose full sun and fine tilth soil.
2. Sow thinly and cover lightly. Germination in 5–10 days.
3. Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm spacing.

Growing Tips

• Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
• Water at the base to prevent mildew.
• Feed with compost or slow-release fertiliser at planting and midsummer.
• Deadhead or cut regularly to prolong flowering.
• Protect young plants from slugs/snails.
• May require light staking in windy areas.

Perfect For

• Cut Flowers: long vase life, strong stems
• Borders: bold, warm summer colour
• Containers: bright displays for patios and balconies
• Cottage Gardens: blends beautifully with soft, relaxed plantings