Zinnias are a long-lasting annual flower that pollinators adore! Here's the guide on how to plant, grow, and care for Zinnia Flowers from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

May 16, 2024 · Growing zinnia flowers in your backyard has plenty of benefits: These simple, low-maintenance plants provide colorful, wow-worthy, oversized blooms—with sturdy stalks that make them a prime choice for cutting gardens and indoor arrangements.

Zinnias are annual flowers, so you’ll have to start again next year. Here are step-by-step directions for how to save your own zinnia seeds at the end of your growing season. You’ll end up with hundreds of seeds to start indoors or sprinkle into your garden next year!

Mar 24, 2020 · To start zinnias from seed (indoors or outside), poke the pointy end of the seed into the soil and then cover it lightly with soil. Sow zinnia seeds about 1/4-inch deep and space them 6-12 inches apart, depending on the variety. For …

Here’s how to grow zinnias from seed and what you need to do to care for them well. If you’re looking for a burst of homegrown cut flowers to add to your kitchen counter or bedroom tables without a lot of hassle or care, then zinnias are just the …

Early to mid-spring – Sow zinnia seeds indoors under grow lights or in a sunny window. Late spring – Direct sow seeds or transplant seedlings into the garden. Late spring through early summer – Succession planting seeds or seedlings ensures months of zinnia flowers. Below you’ll learn all about each of these planting options and methods.

Oct 24, 2024 · Can you start zinnia seeds indoors? If you have a short growing season and want healthy zinnia plants as soon as possible, start seeds indoors at least a month before your last frost date. Sow zinnia seeds into a peat pot or other container with rich potting soil.

Apr 4, 2024 · Start seeds 4-6 weeks before they will go outside. Here in CT, our last frost is May 1st. We start our zinnias indoors in late March. Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in your preferred seed starting medium or potting mix. Keep the soil warm and moist for the best germination rate.

Jun 17, 2024 · Flashy zinnias (Zinnia elegans) love hot weather and can handle drought and poor soil. Read on for tips on how to grow these low-maintenance flowers.

Jan 19, 2023 · Zinnia flowers (Zinnia elegans) are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. When you learn how to plant zinnias for your area, you'll be able to add this popular annual to sunny areas that benefit from their perky blooms.