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

Unicorn Mix

Unicorn · Zinnia Unicorn Mix · Chris's Rainbow

Annual dahlia-flowered zinnia in pink, orange, yellow, apricot, and lavender, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Medium-sized domed blooms with lavender centers in raspberry, tangerine, magenta, lemon, apricot, dusty lilac and blush. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Unicorn Mix zinnia flower up close on the plant
A Unicorn Mix zinnia flower up close on the plant

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Unicorn Mix zinnia plants in bloom in a garden
Unicorn Mix zinnia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Dahlia-flowered (estimated) Double
Colors
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Apricot
  • Lavender
Blend
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 75–95 days from sowing
Vase life
7 days
Height
3½–4½ ft (102–132 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
Botanical name
Zinnia elegans

In the garden

  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Floret lists Unicorn Mix as a Floret original variety, known on the farm as "Chris's Rainbow". The mix has medium-sized domed blooms with lavender centers and a multitoned ombre effect.

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

Questions

Is Unicorn Mix hardy in my zone?

Unicorn Mix 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 Unicorn Mix need full sun?

Unicorn Mix grows in full sun.

When does Unicorn Mix bloom?

Unicorn Mix blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 75–95 days from sowing.

Is Unicorn Mix good for cutting?

Yes. Cut stems of Unicorn Mix last about 7 days in a vase.

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