Cactus Flower zinnias are a striking heirloom mix variety that produce large, fully double to semi-double blooms 3-5 inches across, with distinctive quilled or tubular petals that curl and twist outward like cactus flowers, creating a fluffy, spiky appearance in a vibrant range of colors including bright red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and bicolors. The flowers sit atop sturdy stems with typical zinnia foliage, blooming profusely from mid-summer through fall and attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while adding bold texture and height to gardens or cut-flower arrangements. These zinnias are excellent for fresh bouquets (long stems hold up well in vases with their unique quilled form), left in the landscape for continuous color and pollinator support, or grown as a standout focal point in beds and borders—their unusual petal structure makes them a conversation piece and favorite for floral displays. This variety is a wonderful choice for Utah because it's heat- and drought-tolerant once established, thrives in our hot, dry summers and alkaline soils with excellent drainage, and provides reliable, long-season blooms in full sun—making it a low-maintenance, high-impact annual that performs consistently in our shorter growing season when using transplants for an early start. 50 seeds per packet
