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Mar 17, 2024 12:14 PM CST
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I have purchased seeds for blue zinnias from two different sources. Neither of them are germinating. Where is a reputable place to purchase such seeds?
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Mar 17, 2024 12:15 PM CST
Name: Rj
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Do not believe that zinnia's come in the color blue, lots of scammer out there.

Lots of reputable seed sources, I like Baker Creek https://www.rareseeds.com
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Mar 17, 2024 12:34 PM CST
Name: Ken Isaac
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I'm sorry- there is no blue zinnia that I've seen, as RJ @crawgarden noted.
It's unfortunate the gardening industry has this problem in the online marketplaces- ebay, amazon, etc. Please make a complaint against the seller in the hopes we can all unite and make a difference before the problems grows any bigger.

Lots of really great zinnias, though, just buy them from real seed companies.

Here is a vast sample of the color range of zinnias, from a reputable supplier- but not a blue one out of their 54 choices...
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/fl...


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Mar 17, 2024 4:38 PM CST
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They are all fake scams, just like the blue, black and rainbow rose seeds.

Photoshopped zinnia colors.
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Mar 17, 2024 5:01 PM CST
Name: Mike
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My favorite is always Swallowtail Garden Seeds, Over 126+ Zinnias to choose from and they offer bulk seeds if your seeding along side a driveway or something. They list the heights and everything as well as new cultivars. https://www.swallowtailgardens...
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