One way to plant zinnias is to plant them in a garden with purple coneflowers or scarlet red bee balm. The purple and red are eye appealing contrast colors that will accent your zinnia flowers.
Another way to grow zinnias is to plant them in containers. As long as you meet zinnias growing requirements; full sun, hot weather, well drained soil, and watered in the morning at the soil level with drip irrigation then you can grow zinnias easily from seed.
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Planting zinnias by growing the flower seed indoors on a sunny windowsill or under a grow light. When the zinnia seedlings are three inches in height, and the danger of spring frosts has passed then transplant them outside.
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Caring for Zinnias
Apply one inch of mulch around the stem to help aid in moisture control and to deter weeds.
Care for zinnias by watering them in the morning with drip irrigation as it is not wise to get water on the leaves.
Plant zinnias in an area where there is good air flow. Zinnias are susceptible to powdery mildew.
Learn more about growing zinnia flowers from seed by viewing this YouTube.com garden tips video: