Zinnia Seeds - Cresto Peachy Pink

Zinnia – Cresto Peachy Pink

~25 Seeds

Zinnia – Cresto Peachy Pink is a standout cut flower with soft, romantic colouring and an impressive presence in the garden. Large, fully crested blooms feature layered petals in warm peach tones brushed with rosy pink, creating a sophisticated, almost vintage look. Long, sturdy stems make this variety especially popular with flower farmers and home gardeners who love harvesting armfuls of blooms for bouquets.

This zinnia thrives in summer heat and rewards you with continuous flowering from mid-summer right through to frost. The Cresto series is known for its uniform growth, excellent disease resistance, and high percentage of fully double flowers.

In the garden, Peachy Pink brings warmth and elegance to beds and borders, while in arrangements it pairs beautifully with whites, creams, and deeper blush tones. Easy to grow and endlessly productive, this is a zinnia you’ll want to plant every year.

• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Long-lasting blooms
• Heat and drought tolerant
• Excellent for borders and cutting gardens

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 30–40 in / 75–100 cm
• Seed Depth: 1/4 in / 6 mm
• Spacing: 9–12 in / 23–30 cm
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to frost
• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

Growing Instructions
Sowing instructions: indoors (preferred) 5 - 6 weeks before last frost. Outdoors: after last frost. 

FAQ
Q: Are Zinnia Cresto Peachy Pink good for cutting?
A: Yes—this variety produces sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms, making it excellent for fresh bouquets all summer long.

Q: Will this zinnia keep blooming all summer?
A: Absolutely. With regular harvesting or deadheading, it will flower continuously until frost.

Q: How are Zinnia Cresto Peachy Pink different from Zinderella zinnias?

A: Cresto Peachy Pink is slightly taller, and leans toward crested texture and pastel artistry, while Zinderella leans toward fuller, pom-style or scabiosa-inspired blooms with a classic garden flower presence. Both are excellent cut flowers but offer slightly different visual styles and plant habits.

View our full Zinnia Seed collection here or learn more about how to grow Zinnia seeds by reading our guide.