How to grow zinnia in a garden
One of the most colorful summer flowering annuals, Zinnias (Zinnia Elegans), is a must for any annual garden. Their attractiveness comes from their striking fully double, dome-shaped flowers that appear on upright stems, and provide a dazzling spectacle of bright colors. They are best used in the garden to create a backdrop of long-lasting color or indoors as a vibrant cut flower. A great flower to attract bees and ladybugs to the garden.
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How to grow zinnia in a garden
- Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun and is sheltered from strong winds.
- Prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed.
- Sow seeds directly where they are to grow and lightly cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and water well.
- Water gently and keep moist through the germination period.
- Once seedlings are approximately 5 cm, mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, woodchip, or pea straw.
- Feed regularly during the growing and flowering season with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
How to grow zinnia in a garden
How to grow zinnia in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 200 mm wide and deep. Position in full sun and is sheltered from strong winds.
- Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- Plant directly into the pot by pressing the seeds lightly into the surface of the pot. Lightly cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix.
- Water gently and keep moist through the germination period.
- Feed regularly during the growing and flowering season with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
How to grow zinnia in a garden
Growing tips
- If sowing in Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix, take extra care when transplanting as these plants resent root disturbance.
- Add some mulch around the base of the plants to help retain soil moisture.
- Remove spent blooms to encourage further flowering.
- Pinch out the first buds to encourage branching.
- A great bee and butterfly attracting plant for the garden.
Watch this video to see how to grow zinnia in the garden
Common problems
Powdery mildew
White powder on the surface of leaves.
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Solution
Yates Rose Gun Spray - Ready to Use
A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.
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