Comments on: Grow Great Zinnias

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:54:44 +0000

In reply to Julia. Zinnias thrive in warm weather so they should do well in your area.

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:18:31 +0000

I live in the tropics averaging 80 degrees. Under the Scabiosa type section, it is mentioned that they don’t do well in very warm climate. Do you have any feedback on the pompom shaped Zinnias on how well they do in the hot climate?

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:22:09 +0000

In reply to Christopher Patten. If isolated from other varieties of zinnias when grown they will grow true to the variety.

By: Christopher Patten

Christopher Patten — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:40:11 +0000

If we save seeds from your zinnias will they be true to variety when planted next year?

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:27:50 +0000

In reply to Sarah. If their foliage looks healthy then they may just need more time and maybe some compost tea for a boost of nutrients. They will usually take off as the season progresses.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:05:35 +0000

My zinnias seeds were planted directly in good soil, they germinated, got about one to two inches and stopped and now it’s been about three weeks with no growth. It is so weird, I’ve never had trouble with zinnias. They are in a super sunny spot, are well watered and in good soil. I also live in Skagit Valley. Any suggestions on how to get them growing? Thanks!

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:54:44 +0000

In reply to Katherine. They should get taller throughout the growing season as you continue to harvest them. Planting them closer together per the spacing recommendations will also encourage them to grow tall. Hope this helps!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:55:26 +0000

I’ve been growing Zinnias for four summers now but this year something has changed. I am in Toronto so I started them indoors at the beginning of April. They’ve now been in the ground for about three weeks (as of June 6th) and they are already budding up. I pinched them weeks ago and most are still about 6-8 inches tall. Some insect damage but for the most part they look great. The only significant change I made was starting my seeds with a small amount of Gaia Power Bloom (2-8-4) fertilizer and added more when I planted them in the ground. Should I be worried that they won’t get tall? Should I continue to pinch off buds or just let them do their thing? I really want big beautiful plants with long stems! As usual! Haven’t been able to find any info elsewhere on this. Thanks to anyone who’s got some insight :)

By: BriAnn, Team Floret

BriAnn, Team Floret — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:17:55 +0000

In reply to Loren Jones. Use the recommended plant placing on the back of the seed packet when growing in pots and containers and water regularily since soil in pots tend to dry out much quicker.

By: Loren Jones

Loren Jones — Wed, 31 May 2023 17:30:39 +0000

Hello,
I would like to grow flowers in pots. I have Zinnia seeds from Floret and wanted to know instructions on how to plant these seeds in pots. Is there a place I can find those instructions. I have purchased the Cupcake Pink last year and wanted to start now since the weather is getting warmer. I live in King County in Renton, WA. Appreciate your help. Thanks