Zinnias come in a multitude of varieties. They can be dwarf to giant, ranging from 6 inches to over 4 feet. The flower heads come in a variety of shapes from single and double blooms, to spidery-shaped to domes.
The best thing is the fantastic range of colors. Zinnias are available from the faintest pastel to the most vibrant colors. They come striped, speckled, solid and multicolored. To have blooms from early summer to frost, Michigan State University Extension suggests dead heading zinnias. Dead heading helps to promote the zinnias to keep preforming throughout the season. Nevertheless, zinnias get tired, so I recommend succession plantings of zinnias every two weeks.
I plan succession plantings commencing in late May and continue through about the first week of July. Zinnias are typically long-lasting in a vase—strip the stems of all but the most visible leaves before setting them in water.
Zinnias are low maintenance. Since they're fast-growing, they shade out weeds. They don't require much in the way of fertilizing just an occasional well-balanced mix , and they don't need mulching.
Deadheading helps to produce more flowers. No time to deadhead? The Zaharas mentioned in the sidebard are self-cleaning—a real time saver when it comes to a large bed. Like Zaharas, the Profusion Series hybrids between Z. Because zinnias are native to the grasslands of the southwestern states, Mexico, and South America, they know how to handle dry conditions. But wet summers we've had one so far can take their toll. And that can lead to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Three suggestions for dealing with wet conditions:.
It's easy to save zinnia seeds. Simply let the flowers dry fully on the stem, then collect the seedheads and lightly crush them in your hand to release next year's seed crop.
Store in a cool, dry place as you do other seeds. And set some aside in a labeled envelope for our Seed Swap next February! One last reason to plant zinnias year after year: they're butterfly magnets. Try cultivars from the Profusion series for increased resistance to powdery mildew. Love annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees? Learn more, along with timely planting advice, garden design inspiration, tips and more in our weekly newsletter.
The Profusion series is self-cleaning and has improved disease resistance to mildew. These heat-loving annuals bloom profusely hence, the name from spring until frost and are available in multiple colors. The Zahara series boasts superior disease resistance and heat tolerance. The intermediate size of the Zahara series makes it perfect for mid-level planting or containers.
Rugged and weather-tolerant, the Dreamland series has large, long-lasting blooms that come in 8 colors. Color: Golden yellow shown , deep red, orange, carmine rose, coral, lime, wine, purple, bright pink, white, salmon rose, and scarlet. This compact zinnia grows quickly and has single flowers. It is heat, humidity and drought tolerant. Get plant information, gardening solutions, design inspiration and more in our weekly newsletter. More about the newsletter. Copyright All Rights Reserved.
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