Oklahoma Scarlet

Oklahoma Scarlet Zinnia Seeds – 300mg about 40 seeds

 

Bring bold color and timeless charm to your garden with Oklahoma Scarlet Zinnia. Known for its vibrant, velvety red blooms, this variety produces fully double flowers on sturdy stems, perfect for cutting gardens, bouquets, and pollinator patches. The Oklahoma series is beloved by gardeners and florists alike for its exceptional uniformity, long vase life, and resistance to powdery mildew.

 

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 30–40 inches

• Bloom Size: 2–3 inches, double and semi-double forms

• Color: Deep scarlet red

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Maturity: Blooms in 60–70 days from sowing

• Ideal For: Cut flowers, borders, pollinator gardens

Good to know: Zinnias are warm-season, frost-sensitive annuals that respond well to regular cutting. Pinching young plants can encourage branching and more usable stems.

Sun: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily
Sowing: Sow about ¼ inch deep after danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost
Spacing: 9–12 inches
Care: Use well-drained soil with consistent water and good airflow
Bloom season: Summer through first frost
Tip: Regular cutting or deadheading encourages continued bloom production
Production note: Zinnias are cut-and-come-again flowers. Pinching when young and harvesting regularly can encourage branching and continued stem production.