Mr Fothergill's Zinnia Early Wonder Mixed Seeds
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Mr Fothergill’s Zinnia Early Wonder Mixed Seeds (Zinnia elegans) – 125 Seeds
Mr Fothergill’s Zinnia Early Wonder Mixed Seeds produce a half-hardy annual with large, dahlia-like blooms in a vibrant mix of colours. Perfect for borders, containers, or cutting, these showy flowers create instant impact and are ideal for adding bold, long-lasting colour to your garden.
Key Features
- Striking dahlia-like blooms in a vibrant mixed colour palette
- Perfect for cut flowers and floral arrangements
- Bushy, medium-height habit for borders or containers
- Half-hardy annual, easy to grow and highly rewarding
- Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
- Adds bold colour and visual impact to any garden space
Product Description
Zinnia elegans ‘Early Wonder Mixed’ is a bushy, medium-height annual growing to around 75cm (30in). Its large, vibrant blooms produce a stunning display whether planted in mass or interspersed with other varieties. The flowers are also excellent for cut arrangements, offering long-lasting colour indoors.
This variety is easy to grow and performs reliably in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its robust and weather-tolerant nature ensures continuous performance throughout the summer months, providing months of vibrant colour and interest.
Perfect for creating striking borders, colourful containers, or a lively cutting garden, Early Wonder Mixed brings bold beauty and elegance to any outdoor space.
Specifications
- Product: Mr Fothergill’s Zinnia Early Wonder Mixed Seeds
- Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
- Seed count: Approx. 125 seeds
- Plant class: Half-hardy annual
- Height: 75cm (30in)
- Flower colour: Mixed
- Habit: Bushy, medium
- Position: Full sun
- Suitable for: Borders, containers, cut flowers
- Genus: Annuals/Bedding
- Sow indoors: March to May
- Sow outdoors: May to June
- Flowering/harvest: July to October
Care Tips
- Sow indoors from March to May in trays or pots
- Transplant outdoors after risk of frost has passed, or sow directly from May to June
- Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
- Water moderately, particularly during dry spells
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
- Suitable for cut flowers, borders, or container displays
Mr Fothergill’s Zinnia Early Wonder Mixed Seeds are perfect for creating vibrant summer displays with long-lasting, bold blooms, ideal for gardens, containers, and indoor arrangements.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
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Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
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Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
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Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.

