Types of Zinnias To Grow In Your Flower Garden

By: Jennifer Howard of Cottage on Bunker Hill

Zinnias are such a wonderful addition to your flower garden and are available in a wide array of colors!

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Favorite Pink Zinnias

Palm Leaf Green Leaf 01. Cupcake Pink Benary’s Giant Bright Pink 02. Benary's Giant Carmine 03.

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Lots of Yellow Zinnias to Try!

Palm Leaf Green Leaf 01. Isabellina Queen Lime Blush 02. 03. Benary's Giant Lime

Butterfly Magnets!

Wait until you see how the butterlies flock to your zinnias!!

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