Annuals

Zinnia elegans, Magellan Series

Magellan™ mixed zinnia

Magellan Starburst Mix zinnias pictured; mix colors vary. Photo: Don McCulley / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Large, double flowers sit above compact, well-branched plants. This mixture supplies several bright colors for sunny borders, edging and patio pots. The short habit gives the full-flowered look of larger zinnias without needing as much space.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 12–14 in. tall × 10–12 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Bloom: Mixed colors; summer
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.

Growing & care

Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Pinching is not needed. Remove faded flowers for tidiness.
Watering: Allow the surface to dry between waterings; provide good drainage.

Sources & photo credits

Syngenta Flowers

Photo: Don McCulley / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Magellan Starburst Mix zinnias pictured; mix colors vary. Photo: Don McCulley / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.