Zinnia Seeds – Orange King

Bring a burst of brilliant color to your garden with Zinnia ‘Orange King’ Seeds, a classic favorite among gardeners for its large, radiant blooms and easy-growing nature. These vibrant orange flowers add a cheerful touch to borders, containers, and cutting gardens — making them a must-have for anyone who loves a lively summer display. Known for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees, Zinnias thrive in warm weather and reward you with continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, ‘Orange King’ offers strong stems, excellent heat tolerance, and long-lasting blooms that make beautiful cut flowers for arrangements.

Features:

• Striking, bold orange flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Easy to grow from seed; perfect for garden beds, borders, and pots

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators

• Great for cutting — long stems and extended vase life

• Tolerates heat and dry conditions once established

Specifications:

• Common Name: Zinnia ‘Orange King’

• Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Bright Orange

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Days to Bloom: 60–70 days after sowing

• Best Growing Season:

  • Zones: 3–10 (USDA)

  • Sowing Indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost (March–April)

  • Transplant Outdoors: After last frost (April–May)

  • Direct Sowing Outdoors: Late spring to early summer (May–June)

  • Blooming Period: Summer to early fall (June–October)

• Uses: Garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements