Zinnia elegans Zinderella Orange | Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia

Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Orange’ | Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia

A standout variety from the romantic Zinderella Series, Zinnia ‘Zinderella Orange’ produces exquisitely frilled, scabiosa-type blooms in warm orange tones with a rich dark centre. These fully double, crested flowers bring exceptional texture and vibrancy to cutting gardens, borders, and summer bouquets. As the season progresses and temperatures cool, plants produce an even higher percentage of double blooms, making them a favourite for summer and early autumn arranging.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Orange’
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–75 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Flowering: July – September (summer)
• Colour: Warm orange petals with a contrasting dark centre
• 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 Orange’

• Highly decorative double scabiosa-type blooms
• Strong stems ideal for cutting
• Excellent vase life: 7–10 days
• Heat-loving and easy to grow
• Blooms become fuller and more double as the season cools
• Perfect for colour-themed bouquets and summer displays

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