Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush'
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and seasonal container displays.
Benefits: Blooms open soft lime green and mature to blush pink, often displaying both tones at once. Mostly double flowers and strong, upright stems make this variety especially valuable for cutting and extended summer color.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — branching stems with strong vertical structure.
Bloom Color: Lime Green to Pink
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' brings a refined, vintage palette to peak summer, with blooms that open fresh lime green and mature into soft blush pink. The layered, mostly double petals create a full, romantic look that evolves beautifully as flowers age on the plant.
Thriving in heat and full sun, this fast-growing annual produces sturdy, branching stems ideal for cutting. As new blooms open while older ones deepen in tone, plants develop a natural color gradient that adds depth and movement to borders, cutting rows, and pollinator plantings all season long.
Care
Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' Care
Plant in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias prefer well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment. Once established, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings while avoiding prolonged drought stress.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer at planting time or early in the season to support steady growth and abundant flowering.
Deadhead regularly or harvest blooms frequently to encourage continual production. Provide adequate spacing for airflow, especially in humid climates, to help maintain healthy foliage through summer heat.
Size
What Size is the Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in grower containers and are actively growing at the time of shipment. For current pot size and stage of growth, please contact us.
How Large Does Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 24–36 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming upright, branching stems topped with abundant blooms from early summer until frost.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly referred to as zinnia or garden zinnia. You can explore more varieties in our Zinnias collection.
Is Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' suitable for cutting gardens?
Yes. The strong stems and mostly double blooms make it especially well-suited for fresh arrangements. It performs beautifully in dedicated cutting beds and pairs well with other summer Annuals.
Does it attract pollinators?
Zinnias are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects seeking nectar and pollen during the summer months.
Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. Choose a container with good drainage and provide full sun. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering during hot weather to maintain consistent growth and flowering.
How does this variety differ from other zinnias?
The distinctive lime green blooms that mature to blush pink set this variety apart from traditional solid-colored types. The color transition creates layered visual interest as new and mature flowers appear at the same time.
