Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
Original price was: $3.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
Zinnias ‘Fireball’ are a vivid, heat-tolerant annual zinnia selection producing masses of fully double blooms in intense shades of red, orange, and bicolor flame tones. Like all zinnias, they thrive in Austin’s summer heat and attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds in abundance. Fireball varieties are excellent for cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and bold summer color in borders.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Zinnia Fireball transplants are grown for strong root development and heat-tolerant bloom performance suited to Central Texas summers.
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Moderate water needs
Deep watering 1-2 times weekly once established
Light monthly feeding with balanced organic fertilizer
Too much nitrogen reduces bloom production
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming
Pinch young plants for bushier growth
Remove diseased foliage promptly
Powdery mildew
Aphids
Spider mites during drought stress
Mulch during peak summer heat
Water at the base to help prevent powdery mildew
Afternoon airflow helps reduce fungal issues
Successive plantings every 3-4 weeks extend blooms through fall
Fast growth begins once nights stay consistently warm
Excellent transplanting window
Thrives in Central Texas heat; continuous blooms with deadheading
Continues flowering until first frost
Excellent late-season pollinator support
Early spring through late summer
Ideal soil temperatures: 70-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
8-18 inches apart depending on variety
Allow airflow to reduce powdery mildew
Well-draining soil
Moderately fertile
Compost-amended beds preferred
Water deeply immediately after transplanting
Keep soil evenly moist until established
Avoid overhead watering when possible
Zinnias are generally considered non-toxic to:
However:
Mild stomach upset may occur if consumed in large amounts.
Avoid use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers around pets.
