Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush'
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator habitats, and floral design.
Benefits: Romantic blush-pink and lime-green blooms with mostly double petals and soft, evolving tones. Vigorous, long-blooming, and exceptional for cutting—with strong stems and reliable vase life.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Life Cycle: Warm-season annual
Sun: Full Sun
Mature Height: ~24" – 36"
Mature Width: ~12" – 18"
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' is pure garden elegance—each bloom opens lime green and matures into soft blush pink, creating a romantic, vintage-inspired palette that shifts throughout the season. Its mostly double blooms give it a lush, ruffled appearance that makes it a favorite for both garden displays and bouquets.
This warm-season annual produces strong stems ideal for cutting and thrives in full sun and heat. A standout performer for growers, designers, and pollinator gardens, it brings effortless charm and luxury to every planting or floral arrangement.
Care
Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' Care
Plant in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Zinnias prefer well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and consistent moisture. Avoid overhead watering to minimize foliar disease.
Feed monthly using a balanced slow release fertilizer to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
Deadhead or harvest frequently to encourage continual flowering. For the longest stems and best bloom size, space plants adequately and provide good airflow. Zinnias thrive in heat and reward steady care with nonstop color all summer long.
Size
Size of Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' for Sale Online
Our Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped ready to thrive in your garden. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' When Mature
Plants reach about 24"–36" tall and 12"–18" wide, producing strong, branching stems with dozens of long-lasting, mostly double blooms from midsummer through frost.
Additional Information
Is Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' a perennial or an annual?
It’s a warm-season annual that completes its life cycle in one growing season. Zinnias thrive in heat and bloom continuously until frost.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes—bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects love zinnias for their plentiful nectar and pollen.
Is it good for cut flowers?
Absolutely. Zinnia 'Queeny Lime with Blush' is a florist favorite for its strong stems, pastel hues, and long vase life. Harvest when blooms are fully open for best performance.
Can I grow zinnias in containers?
Yes. Choose a large pot with good drainage and provide full sun. Regular watering and feeding will keep them blooming all season long.
Will it reseed?
In warm climates, zinnias may self-sow lightly, but hybrids like the 'Queeny' series may not come true to color or form. For best results, replant each spring.
How should I space my plants?
Space 10"–12" apart in garden beds or closer in production rows for cut-flower use. Adequate spacing ensures healthy airflow and straight, tall stems.
How do the blooms change color?
Blooms open lime green and gradually shift to blush pink, peach, and soft rose as they mature—creating an ombré effect that’s unique to this variety.
