Print Print this page
 
Zinnia Cactus-Flowered Mix - 1 Pkt. (100 seeds)

Product Reviews

Zinnia Cactus-Flowered Mix - 1 Pkt. (100 seeds)

"HEIRLOOM. Introduced from Mexico in 1800, zinnias have become an all-American favorite. They come in many heights and colors and are unequaled as cut flowers. The zinnia's march to glory began around 1875, when double ""dahlia"" flowered types were developed. The plant quickly became popular even though only 1/3 of the flowers in a packet would come true. By 1900, there were giant doubles, dwarf doubles and miniatures. Colors still were undependable, however. By the '20s and '30s, Burpee breeders solved the problems. The resulting plants were even more beautiful, beginning with the introduction of large cactus-flowered types.

4"" flowers with quilled, slightly twisted petals. Scarlet, rose, orange, yellow. Ht. 30"". Burpee's ""breakthrough"" zinnias."

Average Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
1 of 1 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Details

Customer Reviews for Zinnia Cactus-Flowered Mix - 1 Pkt. (100 seeds)

3 out of 5 3 out of 5 (Overall Rating)
A classic heirloom of an original Burpee hit, August 2, 2006
Submitted by MaineMan from Manchester, ME
Plant performance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
"In the last century Burpee exploited a fortunate mutation in zinnia flower form to create this race of cactus-flowered zinnias. Its open, airy flowers provided a welcome informal alternative to the more staid "formal" dahlia-flowered and California Giant flowered zinnias of the time.

They still look great in tall borders and are versatile cut flowers. They have been the progenitors of many newer strains of zinnias, but I still grow these "originals" from Burpee.

And I still find interesting variations in flower form, petal form, and coloration here in this mix. I never tire of the suspense of waiting for each new plant to flower."

6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
 Reviewer Information

Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Large Garden
Gardening skill: Very skilled
State of residence: ME
Types of plants: Vegetables
Gardening experience: 10+ years