Growing Zinnias
About the easiest cutting flower there is, and it blooms hardest right through our hottest months.
How to Grow Zinnias
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, zinnias germinate fast and actually thrive in summer heat that slows other flowers down.
Watering & feeding
Water at the base rather than overhead, wet foliage invites powdery mildew in our humidity.
Harvest
Cut often for bouquets, the more you cut, the more they branch and bloom.
Grows Well With
Plant zinnias near tomatoes and peppers, they draw in pollinators and beneficial insects all summer long. See all our companion planting pairs →
When to Plant
Direct sow April through June. Succession sow every few weeks for a steady supply of cut flowers all summer. See the full planting calendar →
Buy the Seeds We Use
From the Seed Center
Shop Zinnias Seeds
$1.50
From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Zinnias
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