{"product_id":"zinnia-cresto-cream-seed","title":"Zinnia 'Cresto Cream' Flower Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrested Cream Zinnia | Ruffled Texture in the Garden | Cut Flower Favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every zinnia needs to be flat and smooth. Cresto Cream is for the textured-bouquet, \"give me something different\" grower... soft ivory blooms with a distinctive ruffled, crested center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true single-color zinnia with a distinctive crested (ruffled) center in soft ivory cream — about 3 in 4 blooms show the signature crest, the rest open as pretty single-petaled flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely different texture from a standard zinnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft ivory cream that pairs with nearly any color story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, sturdy stems built for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA conversation-starter in the cutting garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest soil temperature: 70–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: ¼ inch, press seeds in rather than burying deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 9 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom time: 75–90 days from sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25–30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart seed indoors in trays 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow once soil is genuinely warm. Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Pinch plants when 8–12 inches tall to encourage branching and a fuller, more productive plant. Cut often for the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bloom has its own crest percentage — about 3 in 4 will show the crest, the rest open single-petaled. That variation is part of the charm, not an inconsistency. Cool spring soil will slow germination noticeably, so wait for genuine warmth before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured, romantic, vintage-inspired bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers who want something their competitors don't carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and border plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flower crafts (crested blooms hold their shape nicely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Zinnia 'Cresto Cream' seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to our full QR-linked growing guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-packed with care by Briar Patch Picker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Briar Patch Picker","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51442910363894,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/0634\/4950\/files\/BPP_6_77a597c5-52aa-4eea-9733-2337deaf4b37.jpg?v=1786397699","url":"https:\/\/briarpatchpicker.com\/products\/zinnia-cresto-cream-seed","provider":"Briar Patch Picker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}