#PLANTING ZINNIA SEEDS INDOORS FULL#

Watering: Zinnias need moist soil to grow their best. Staking: These flowers have sturdy stems, so do not need staking.

Zinnias are some of the most reliable and colorful annuals to plant for those who wish to attract pollinators to both the butterfly and veggie garden. For sooner blooms, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date. Zinnias are easy to grow directly-seeded into the garden. Planting: Plant zinnias in spring after all danger of frost has passed, around the same time you'd plant tomatoes. Thin to 8 to 18 inches apart, depending upon the variety, once the plant has grown four leaves. Spacing: Plant zinnia seeds a few inches apart in rows or clumps. Well-drained soil is important because zinnia seedlings can be prone to rotting in cool, wet soils. Soil: Zinnias grow best on fertile, well-drained soils high in organic matter.

They can flower in part shade, especially in warmer climates with afternoon shade, but they may be more susceptible to disease and have fewer flowers.

#PLANTING ZINNIA SEEDS INDOORS FULL#

Light: Zinnias grow and flower best in full sun. Group them in a flower or vegetable garden for color and to attract bees and butterflies. Flowers come in all the colors of the rainbow depending on the variety. The plants range from low growing, to tall and statuesque. If you're looking for a prolific annual flower for gardens and bouquets in a wide range of colors, try zinnias.

Planting zinnia seeds indoors