20 stems of Zinnia Candy Cane with bold red and white striped blooms loosely arranged in a large mason jar on a wooden table in front of bright white sheer curtains

Zinnia Candy Cane Seeds — Zinnia elegans

$4.50
$4.50
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20 stems of Zinnia Candy Cane with bold red and white striped blooms loosely arranged in a large mason jar on a wooden table in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • 20 stems of Zinnia Candy Cane with bold red and white striped blooms loosely arranged in a large mason jar on a wooden table in front of bright white sheer curtains
  • 20 stems of Zinnia Candy Cane with bold red and white striped blooms loosely arranged in a large mason jar on a wooden table in front of bright white sheer curtains
Zinnia Candy Cane Seeds — Zinnia elegans

Zinnia Candy Cane Seeds — Zinnia elegans

$4.50
$4.50

The Zinnia That Looks Like It Was Dipped in a Sweet Shop

Zinnia Candy Cane (Zinnia elegans) is a delightfully cheerful variety that brings a carnival of colour to the cottage garden. Each bloom is uniquely striped and splashed in bold reds, pinks, and creams — no two flowers are exactly alike, making every stem a little work of art. Fast-growing, heat-loving, and incredibly rewarding, this is a zinnia that earns its place in any cutting garden or sunny border.

Why Gardeners Love It

  • 🍬 Unique striped blooms — bold red, pink, and cream markings on every flower, no two the same
  • ✂️ Brilliant cut flower — long stems and a long vase life, with colours that pop in any arrangement
  • 📏 Grows 60–90 cm tall — a lovely upright habit, perfect for the back of a border or cutting bed
  • 🌞 Prolific bloomer — the more you cut, the more it flowers, right through summer into autumn
  • 🦋 Pollinator magnet — butterflies and bees love the open, cheerful blooms
  • 🌿 Easy to grow — a fast-growing annual that thrives in a sunny spot with well-drained soil
  • 🌸 Gorgeous in arrangements — pairs beautifully with white cosmos, dahlias, and bold foliage for a fun, festive palette

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Zinnias love warmth, so wait until the soil has warmed before sowing — from October onwards is ideal in most parts of NZ. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days in warm soil. Sow direct into a sunny, well-drained bed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date and transplant once conditions are warm. Space plants 30–40 cm apart and pinch out the growing tip when young to encourage bushy, multi-stemmed plants with more blooms. Water at the base to avoid powdery mildew, and cut regularly to keep the flowers coming all season long.

✋ The wiggle test: Not sure if a bloom is ready to cut? Hold the stem about 10 cm below the flower head and give it a gentle wiggle — if the head flops around, give it a few more days. When it holds firm and stays put, it's ready. And here's the secret: if you can wait just a little longer than you think you should, you'll be rewarded with an even fuller, more open bloom. Patience pays off!

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 15 seeds of Zinnia Candy Cane (Zinnia elegans), with sowing and growing instructions included.

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