• Dahlia-flowered (estimated)
  • Annual
  • Red
  • Double

Short Stuff

Short Stuff Mix · Short Stuff F1

Annual dahlia-flowered zinnia in red, coral, orange, yellow, white, and pink, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double blooms 2.5 to 4 inches across in red, coral, orange, gold, cherry and white. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Short Stuff zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Short Stuff zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Short Stuff zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Short Stuff zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Dahlia-flowered (estimated) Double · 2–4 in (6–10 cm)
Colors
  • Red
  • Coral
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Pink
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
7 days
Height
8–10 in (20–25 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 elegans

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Butterflies
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Swallowtail Garden Seeds sells Short Stuff Mix with fully double blooms in cherry shades, coral, deep red, gold, orange, scarlet and white on 8 to 10 in plants. Harris Seeds sells it as an F1 dwarf mix for pot production.

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

Questions

Is Short Stuff hardy in my zone?

Short Stuff 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 Short Stuff need full sun?

Short Stuff grows in full sun.

When does Short Stuff bloom?

Short Stuff blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Short Stuff good for cutting?

Yes. Cut stems of Short Stuff last about 7 days in a vase.

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