• Dahlia-flowered
  • Annual
  • Purple
  • Double

Purple Prince

Annual dahlia-flowered zinnia in purple, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Dahlia-flowered blooms in amethyst purple with pale green centers. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Purple Prince zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Purple Prince zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Purple Prince zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Purple Prince zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Dahlia-flowered Double
Colors
  • Purple
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 60–80 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Zinnia elegans

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Heirloom dahlia-flowered zinnia listed by Baker Creek as grown in gardens since 1949.

Sources

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

Questions

Is Purple Prince hardy in my zone?

Purple Prince 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 Purple Prince need full sun?

Purple Prince grows in full sun.

When does Purple Prince bloom?

Purple Prince blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 60–80 days from sowing.

Is Purple Prince good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Benary's Giant zinnia flower up close on the plant Benary's Giant Cut-flower zinnia series with fully double 4–6 inch blooms on 40–50 inch plants. Dahlia-floweredEarly summerTall
A Macarenia zinnia flower up close on the plant Macarenia Open-pollinated zinnia, double crimson blooms edged in gold on 2-3 ft plants. Dahlia-floweredEarly summerMedium height
A Mazurkia zinnia flower up close on the plant Mazurkia Bicolor zinnia, 3 inch double scarlet blooms tipped white, 20 to 30 inches tall. Dahlia-floweredEarly summerMedium height
A Polar Bear zinnia flower up close on the plant Polar Bear White dahlia-type zinnia, double blooms about 4 inches across, tall stems for cutting. Dahlia-floweredEarly summerTall

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A State Fair zinnia flower up close on the plant State Fair Heirloom zinnia mix with 3–5 inch dahlia-type blooms on 30–36 inch plants. Dahlia-floweredEarly summerTall
A Zinderella zinnia flower up close on the plant Zinderella Scabiosa-flowered zinnia with 2 inch crested blooms in peach, lilac, purple, orange, red and white. Scabiosa-floweredEarly summerMedium height

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