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Jul 27, 2023 · Deadheading zinnias is quite simple—you just need a clean, sharp set of pruners or flower snips. Make each cut just above a set of healthy leaves. This prevents you from leaving unsightly bare stems sticking up from the plants. If you want to keep your zinnias growing tall, cut spent flower stems back to the first set of leaves.
Oct 15, 2023 · Purple Zinnia by Dendroica Cerulea. Zinnia Plant Care. It is easy to look after Zinnia plants. Keep them well watered, and feed them in the spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20). Be aware that over-fertilizing may lead to excessive vegetative growth at the expense of blooms, so follow manufacturer's instructions.
Feb 26, 2019 · Zinnia elegans ‘Envy' - with unusual semi-double, lime green, dahlia-like blooms on long stems, this is more tolerant of shade than other zinnias. It also makes an excellent cut flower; Zinnia elegans 'Orange King' – a tall-growing zinnia, growing to 75cm, the flowers are showy, semi-double orange blooms. It’s ideal for using to fill gaps ...
May 29, 2021 · Allow the zinnias to dry out and complete their life cycle. They are ready to harvest once the petals have dropped off and the flower head becomes a seed pod. Place a small paper bag over the flower head, or cut the flower head and hang it upside down in the paper bag. Store in a clearly marked envelope.
Aug 8, 2023 · 7. Peppermint Stick Zinnia. A vintage variety, 'Peppermint Stick' takes your garden from early fall into the holidays, Matthews says. Each of the dahlia-like blooms has a slightly different pattern; the flowers are white or creamy yellow with red stripes and speckles.
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds. A heat mat will help maintain an accurate temperature. Lower temperatures will result in slower germination: 5-7 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots ...
Truly, zinnias have to be one of the easiest annuals to grow. Not only do they shoot up from seed to flower with astounding speed, zinnias also produce long-lasting colorful flowers from mid-summer to frost. For a cutting or cottage garden, nothing could be easier. With more than 20 species of zinnias (and numerous cultivars), subtler shades of ...
