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Zinnias, Fireball

Original price was: $3.00.Current 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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Care Instructions
Watering

Moderate water needs
Deep watering 1-2 times weekly once established

Fertilizing

Light monthly feeding with balanced organic fertilizer
Too much nitrogen reduces bloom production

Pruning & Maintenance

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming
Pinch young plants for bushier growth
Remove diseased foliage promptly

Common Issues

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

Seasonal Notes
Spring

Fast growth begins once nights stay consistently warm
Excellent transplanting window

Summer

Thrives in Central Texas heat; continuous blooms with deadheading

Fall

Continues flowering until first frost
Excellent late-season pollinator support

Best Time to Plant in Austin

Early spring through late summer
Ideal soil temperatures: 70-85 F

Sun Requirements

Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily

Spacing

8-18 inches apart depending on variety
Allow airflow to reduce powdery mildew

Soil

Well-draining soil
Moderately fertile
Compost-amended beds preferred

Watering After Planting

Water deeply immediately after transplanting
Keep soil evenly moist until established
Avoid overhead watering when possible

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  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers
  • Cosmos
  • Marigolds
  • Sunflowers
  • Echinacea / Purple Coneflower
  • Dill
  • Cucumbers

Zinnias are generally considered non-toxic to:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Horses

However:
Mild stomach upset may occur if consumed in large amounts.
Avoid use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers around pets.

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