Zinnia Fever: The Varieties You Need to Try

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If you are looking for an easy flower to grow this year you have to try zinnias!

How I Grow Zinnias

I direct sow the zinnia seeds in a raised garden bed after my last frost date. (the end of May here). Learn more

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BENARY’S GIANT SALMON ROSE

03 A bright coral zinnia that looks lovely planted with pink zinnias. zinnia guide

Zinnia 'Mazurkia'

04 A cheery rose and cream-tipped zinnia variety. I order these seeds from Select Seeds. Learn more

Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'

04 Add a bright pop of lime to your flower garden. zinnia guide

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The Queen Lime Blush zinnia combines a limey green petal with a pink center. Learn more

Zinnias will produce flowers until the 1st frost. The more you cut the more they grow!

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Zinnia Fever: The Varieties You Need to Try

If you are looking for an easy flower to grow this year you have to try zinnias!

How I Grow Zinnias

BENARY’S GIANT SALMON ROSE

Zinnia 'Mazurkia'

Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'

Zinnias will produce flowers until the 1st frost. The more you cut the more they grow!

Zinnias will produce flowers until the 1st frost. The more you cut the more they grow!

Reader's Favorite DIYs

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