Lilliput Mix Zinnia Seeds | Double Pompon Flowers

Lilliput Mix zinnia seeds produce cheerful, double pompon flowers in a blend of pink, yellow, white, and red shades. The approximately 1-inch blooms bring bright color to sunny borders and containers and make charming small bouquets. Plant a patch beside a path, then gather a few stems to enjoy indoors while leaving flowers for visiting pollinators.

Choose your seed pack

• 50 seeds — small packet.
• 200 seeds — packet.
• 1,000 seeds.
• 1 oz.
• 4 oz.
• 1 lb.

One cart quantity purchases one selected pack. Weight-based packs are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count. All options contain the mixed-color variety; individual colors and their proportions are not guaranteed. This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants or cut flowers.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans 'Lilliput Mix'.
• Life cycle: warm-season annual.
• Height: approximately 20–24 inches, depending on growing conditions.
• Flowers: double, rounded pompon blooms approximately 1 inch across.
• Colors: mixed shades including pink, yellow, white, and red.
• Light: full sun.
• Soil: well-drained; preferred pH approximately 6.0–6.5.
• Spacing: approximately 12 inches between plants.
• Season: summer into fall, until frost or declining conditions end flowering.

Lilliput is shorter than many tall cutting zinnias but still needs room to branch. Flowers may begin approximately 6–8 weeks after sowing under favorable conditions; timing varies with temperature, light, and plant establishment.

When and how to sow

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Zinnias are frost-tender, not plants for every type of weather. For an earlier start, sow indoors approximately 4 weeks before your expected last frost, using individual cells or pots to minimize root disturbance.

Sow approximately 1/4 inch deep in fine soil or seed-starting mix. Place 2–4 seeds at each outdoor starting position, then thin to the strongest seedling. Aim for a soil temperature around 75°F. Germination commonly takes 7–21 days, depending on conditions.

Keep the seedbed evenly moist but not soggy. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and airflow. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting after frost danger has passed.

Garden care

Choose an open, sunny site with good drainage. Space plants approximately 12 inches apart and avoid crowding, which can reduce airflow. Water near soil level when possible, allowing excess moisture to drain rather than leaving the roots saturated.

Pinch young plants above a leaf pair if you want to encourage branching. Remove spent blooms regularly to support continued flowering and keep the planting tidy. Feed according to soil needs and fertilizer label directions; excessive nitrogen can favor leaves over flowers.

Inspect plants for pests and spotted or mildewed foliage. Good airflow, sunlight, and avoiding prolonged leaf wetness help support healthy growth, but do not guarantee disease-free plants. Remove badly affected material rather than leaving it around the bed.

Container growing

Use a substantial container with drainage holes and fresh potting mix. Leave room for the mature plant rather than crowding several seedlings into a small pot. Place in full sun, check moisture frequently, and water thoroughly when needed, letting excess water escape. Containers may need more frequent watering and feeding than garden beds.

Cut flowers and pollinator visits

Cut stems when flowers are fully open and the stem below the bloom feels firm. Use clean snips, remove leaves that would sit below the waterline, and place stems promptly into clean water. Refresh the water and recut stem ends to help maintain the display; vase life varies with harvest stage and care.

Flowers can attract butterflies and other garden visitors, but double blooms do not provide the same access to nectar as every open-centered flower. Deer may leave zinnias alone in some gardens, but no planting is deer-proof.

Seasonal care and seed storage

Grow as an annual wherever the warm, frost-free season is long enough for flowering. A zone range is not a winter-hardiness guarantee. Remove plants when frost or seasonal decline finishes the display.

Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. These seeds are intended for planting, not eating. Keep seed packets away from children and pets.