How to Grow Zinnias

Light: Zinnias grow and flower best in full sun. ...
Soil: Zinnias grow best on fertile, well-drained soils high in organic matter. ...
Spacing: Plant zinnia seeds a few inches apart in rows or clumps. ...
Planting: Plant zinnias in spring after all danger of frost has passed, around the same time you'd plant tomatoes.

Do zinnias come back every year?
Do zinnias need full sun?
What month do you plant zinnias?
Do you deadhead zinnias?
What is the best fertilizer for zinnias?
Do zinnias grow back after cutting?
Are zinnias good in pots?
Should I soak zinnia seeds before planting?
Do zinnias like coffee grounds?
How long do zinnia plants last?

Do zinnias come back every year?

Zinnias are annuals, so they'll grow for one season and produce seeds, but the original plant will not come back in subsequent years. They have bright, solitary, daisy-like flowerheads on a single, erect stem, which makes them great for use as a cutting flower or as food for butterflies.

Do zinnias need full sun?

Zinnias' pointy seeds, shaped like little arrowheads, require only basic garden prep to sprout: sow them in well-drained soil, where there's full sun and lots of summer heat, and you'll have tiny seedlings in days, with flowers powering up in just a few weeks.

What month do you plant zinnias?

Planting: Plant zinnias in spring after all danger of frost has passed, around the same time you'd plant tomatoes. Zinnias are easy to grow directly-seeded into the garden. For sooner blooms, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date.

Do you deadhead zinnias?

Deadhead Zinnias to prolong blooming time. Zinnias flourish when they are deadheaded and it encourages the flower to continue to bloom. ... You can either pinch the flower off or use a small pair of garden shears to cut them off.

What is the best fertilizer for zinnias?

Zinnia Care

Use a balanced 10-10-10 or 6-6-6 fertilizer, applying about one pound per 100 square feet for a first spring planting application. You can apply another round of fertilizer in mid- or late summer, as zinnias will bloom well into the fall with fertilization.

Do zinnias grow back after cutting?

Zinnias are a “cut and come again” flower, so when you cut the plant “hard,” it responds by sending out even more long, strong stems all season long.

Are zinnias good in pots?

Zinnias in pots can look just as lovely, if not more so, than those planted in beds. ... Zinnias are colorful additions to any flower garden, they're great for cutting, they are easy to grow and start from seed, so they make a great choice for container gardening.

Should I soak zinnia seeds before planting?

Seeds can be planted indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and the seedlings can be easily transplanted into your outdoor garden later on. Remember that germination is less successful in cold soil. Moreover, it is best to soak dried seeds in water for 4-6 hours before planting.

Do zinnias like coffee grounds?

Fertilizer.

In addition, coffee grounds increase the soil's acidity level, which makes them a great addition to your flower garden. Roses, hydrangeas, zinnias, rhododendrons, azaleas, pachysandra, iris and other acid-loving plants need acid in the soil to stay healthy and colorful.

How long do zinnia plants last?

In addition to zinnias' spectacular garden show where ever you need a burst of color, zinnias are an incredible cut flower. Many varieties of zinnias will last from seven to 12 days in a vase.