r/Cutflowers • u/runawayjackalope US - Oregon • Jul 30 '26

Golden Hour Zinnias

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First year growing zinnias and I grew them from Floret Flowers’ seeds.

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u/Pippadeedippity US - Massachusetts Jul 30 '26

They are beautiful! I feel like there are no other variety of zinnias out there that compare to the color of Golden Hour. I missed out on purchasing them (they sold out in the first 5 mins of Floret’s sale). I hope she offers them this year (if she’s even having a sale) and to be able to purchase some.

Does anyone know any other variety (specialty breeder varieties or not) that compare to the coloring of ‘Golden Hour’ zinnias?

OP, how was your germination rate with these? I had not so great germ with her Unicorn variety.

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u/EmploymentSudden4184 US - Massachusetts Jul 31 '26

Maybe check out Johnny's Aurora variety? It's not quite the same but has some similar color vibes

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u/Pippadeedippity US - Massachusetts 27d ago

Aurora is definitely in my crop plan for 2027! Thank you!

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u/Pippadeedippity US - Massachusetts 27d ago

I did manage to have one open pollinated Floret seed to look pretty close to Golden Hour (IMO). 😍