- Dahlia-flowered (estimated)
- Annual
- Yellow
- Double
Aztec Sunset
Aztec Sunset Mix · Aztec Sunset Improved
Annual dahlia-flowered zinnia in yellow, orange, and pink, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Double blooms about 2 inches across in yellow, orange, cerise and coffee brown, many of them bicolor. Grown as an annual in every zone.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Dahlia-flowered (estimated) Double · 2 in (5 cm)
- Colors
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- Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- 7 days
- Height
- 6–10 in (15–25 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
- Planted as
- Seed Sow indoors: 4–7 weeks before last frost
- Botanical name
- Zinnia haageana
In the garden
- Hummingbirds
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Aztec Sunset is a compact Zinnia haageana mix. Territorial Seed and Swallowtail Garden Seeds list it as a Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Seed Company | Seeds | $5.75Checked Oct 14, 2026 | SEED / 25 seeds | Check availability | |
| Swallowtail Garden Seeds | Seeds | Check price at shop | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Aztec Sunset hardy in my zone?
Aztec Sunset is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.
Does Aztec Sunset need full sun?
Aztec Sunset grows in full sun.
When does Aztec Sunset bloom?
Aztec Sunset blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is Aztec Sunset good for cutting?
Yes. Cut stems of Aztec Sunset last about 7 days in a vase.
