Bring a classic burst of cherry-red color to your garden with Will Rogers Zinnia. Introduced in the 1940s and named for the beloved actor, humorist, and columnist, this heirloom variety produces 4–5 inch blooms, many of them fully double. Its fast-growing, long-blooming plants are semi-dwarf in habit, making them a versatile choice for containers, borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and fresh-cut bouquets.

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Why Choose Will Rogers Zinnia

• Enjoy vivid cherry-red blooms that bring classic color and strong visual impact to the summer garden.
• Harvest 4–5 inch flowers for fresh bouquets and arrangements.
• Grow a long-blooming heirloom variety that attracts butterflies and bees.
• Use the semi-dwarf growth habit in containers, borders, landscape groupings, and pollinator plantings.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, or start them indoors several weeks earlier.
• Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Cover seeds lightly and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
• Thin seedlings so plants have room for healthy air circulation and strong growth.
• Water at the soil line when possible, especially during hot, dry weather, and avoid keeping the foliage wet overnight.
• Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer if growth is weak. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce more leaves and fewer flowers.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering, or allow a few blooms to mature for seed saving.
• Provide support if plants begin to lean in exposed locations or after heavy rain and wind.

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Ways to Use Will Rogers Zinnia

• Plant in sunny borders and mass plantings for a bold sweep of cherry-red color.
• Grow in containers to bring long-lasting blooms to patios, porches, and balconies.
• Add to pollinator gardens for butterflies and bees.
• Cut fresh flowers for colorful indoor arrangements and bouquets.

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Add this classic cherry-red zinnia to your garden for long-lasting blooms, pollinator appeal, and beautiful cut flowers.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Natural variation in color, size, and growth may occur.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture until planting.
• Planting Zones: Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing conditions. Follow the recommendations for your area.

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