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Crystal

Crystal Series · Crystal White · Crystal Orange · Crystal Yellow

Annual single zinnia in white, orange, and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single daisy-like blooms about 1.25 inches across in white, orange and yellow. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Crystal zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Crystal zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Crystal zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Crystal zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single Single · 1 in (3 cm)
Colors
  • White
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 50–55 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8–10 in (20–25 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Zinnia angustifolia

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • All-America Selections winner

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Origin

All-America Selections lists Crystal White, bred by Takii, as a 1997 AAS Bedding Plant Winner with single daisy-like blooms and high tolerance of powdery mildew. True Leaf Market sells the Crystal series in orange, white and yellow.

Bred by Takii & Co., Ltd., 1997

Sources

Where to buy

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    White / 10 Seed Packet

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    $3.19Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Crystal zinnia flower up close on the plant
    A Crystal zinnia flower up close on the plant
  • Crystal zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
    Crystal zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Crystal hardy in my zone?

Crystal 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 Crystal need full sun?

Crystal grows in full sun.

When does Crystal bloom?

Crystal blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 50–55 days from sowing.

Is Crystal good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Crystal as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Star zinnia flower up close on the plant Star Orange Compact narrowleaf zinnia with orange star-shaped single blooms, about 14 in tall. SingleEarly summerCompact
A Zahara zinnia flower up close on the plant Zahara Dwarf mildew-resistant zinnia, single 1.5 to 2.5 inch blooms, 12 to 20 inches tall. SingleEarly summerMedium height

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A Lilliput zinnia flower up close on the plant Lilliput Pompon zinnia with 1-1.5 inch flowers in red, pink, orange, purple, yellow and white. PomponEarly summerMedium height
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