{"product_id":"b0hm3zqjxr","title":"HOME GROWN Zinnia Seeds, Peppermint Stick, 300 Seeds, Zinnia elegans","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout This\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePEPPERMINT STICK ZINNIA SEEDS, 300 COUNT: Grow the heirloom Peppermint Stick Zinnia elegans, a candy-striped double zinnia in cherry red, white, cream, pink, and gold. Non-GMO, heat-tolerant, and ideal for cutting gardens and borders in zones 2–11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDISTINCTIVE CANDY-STRIPED BLOOMS: Peppermint Stick Zinnias produce double and semi-double flowers approximately 2–4 inches across. Cherry-red streaks and speckles appear over white, cream, pink, and gold petals, creating varied bicolor patterns throughout the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHRIVES IN HEAT AND FULL SUN: Zinnia elegans is a warm-season annual that performs best in direct sun and summer heat. Average, well-drained soil is all it needs. Space plants 8–12 in. apart and water at the base to keep foliage dry and limit mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAST GERMINATION IN 5 TO 10 DAYS: Zinnia seeds germinate in 5–10 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Direct sow ¼ in. deep after the last frost once soil has warmed. No cold stratification needed — sow in spring and expect blooms 70–90 days from planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTALL PLANTS WITH LONG CUTTING STEMS: Peppermint Stick Zinnias grow upright 24–36 in. (60–90 cm.) tall, producing long, sturdy stems ideal for cut flower arrangements. Cut or deadhead regularly to keep new striped blooms coming all summer and into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATTRACTS BEES AND BUTTERFLIES: Peppermint Stick Zinnia flowers can attract bees and butterflies during summer and fall. Pollinator access may vary with flower form, as this variety produces both double and semi-double blooms. Suitable for sunny flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANNUAL THAT BLOOMS THE SAME SEASON: Peppermint Stick is a warm-season annual in zones 2–11. Sow after the last frost and blooms arrive the first year, typically 70–90 days from sowing, carrying through from summer into fall without overwintering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIRECT SOW FOR BEST RESULTS: Zinnia seeds for planting outdoors perform best when sown directly after the last frost. Press seeds ¼ in. into warm soil, thin to 8–12 in. apart, and water at the soil line. No indoor setup or transplanting required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEIRLOOM, NON-GMO ZINNIA SEEDS: Each packet contains 300 heirloom, non-GMO Peppermint Stick Zinnia seeds (approximately 2g). This warm-season annual produces colorful striped flowers on upright plants suitable for cutting gardens, outdoor beds, and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVERSATILE ZINNIA SEEDS FOR PLANTING: Grow Peppermint Stick Zinnias in cutting gardens, cottage-style beds, sunny borders, and mixed flower plantings. Their 24–36-inch height and long flowering stems make them suitable for fresh-cut bouquets and seasonal garden color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOverview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand : HOME GROWN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor : Striped \u0026amp; Flecked Bicolor Mix - Cherry Red on White, Cream, Pink \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Candy-Stripe Bicolor Blooms, Double \u0026amp; Semi-Double Flowers, Heat Resistant, Long Cutting Stems\nAttracts Pollinators, Candy-Stripe Bicolor Blooms, Double \u0026amp; Semi-Double Flowers, Heat Resistant, Long Cutting Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight Exposure : Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Count : 300 Count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpected Planting Period : Spring After Last Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Care Instructions : Annual - blooms the same season from a spring sowing. Cut or deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; keep foliage dry to limit mildew\nAnnual - blooms the same season from a spring sowing. Cut or deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; keep foliage dry to limit mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOMEGROWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51091001508097,"sku":"SPH-B0HM3ZQJXR","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/9076\/6081\/files\/51I7y96hWaL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1794110955","url":"https:\/\/little-plot.com\/products\/b0hm3zqjxr","provider":"Little Plot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}