Zinnia elegans Zinderella Punch | Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia

Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Punch’ | Scabiosa-Flowered Zinnia Mix

Zinnia ‘Zinderella Punch’ is a stunning mix from the romantic Zinderella Series, featuring richly textured, scabiosa-style blooms in beautiful shades of lilac, orange, and purple. These distinctive flowers have a charming crested center surrounded by delicate outer petals, creating a unique layered look that stands out in gardens and bouquets.

This variety is especially loved by flower growers and florists for its long stems, exceptional vase life, and unique bloom structure. As temperatures cool later in the season, plants tend to produce an even higher percentage of fully double flowers, making them even more spectacular for cutting.

Native to Mexico, Zinnia elegans thrives in warm sunny conditions and is one of the easiest and most rewarding annual flowers to grow. With its vibrant colors and prolific blooming habit, ‘Zinderella Punch’ is perfect for cut flower gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and containers.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans ‘Zinderella Punch’
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Annual
• Height: 65–75 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Flowering: July – September (summer)
• Colour: Mix of Lilac, Orange and Purple
  
• 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 Punch’

• 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