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15 of the Best Zinnia Varieties
21.06.2023 - 01:07 / gardenerspath.com
15 of the Best Zinnia Varieties to Grow in the GardenZinnias are a popular mainstay of the annual flower garden, grown from seed to fill the flowerbeds with vibrant color. Blooms sit atop tall stalks perfect for cutting, or dwarf plants are suited to growing in containers.
Though they’ll do well in gardens across a huge swath of the US (and the globe!), flowering in the summertime in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10 and beyond, some types of zinnias do better than others in dry heat, as they are tolerant of drought, while others can withstand the cool damp at the start or end of the growing season in certain regions. And disease resistance is an added feature of some types.
There are so many gorgeous varieties to choose from, with new ones being introduced to the market each year.
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If you’re looking for the best of the best but you’re not sure which to pick, peruse this carefully curated roundup of 15 of our favorite zinnia cultivars to grow in the home garden.
1. Big RedThey might not taste like cinnamon (though they are in fact edible), but ‘Big Red’ flowers offer a visual experience that I’d argue is akin to that burst of spicy flavor that I remember from the chewing gum of the same name.
As advertised, this Zinnia elegans cultivar is known for its big, six-inch scarlet blossoms. These bloom quickly, in just 35 days after germination under ideal conditions. And for added interest, the flowers fade to deep orange with time.
‘Big Red’
Tall 36-inch stems support the blossoms, and plants have a spread of 10 to 12 inches. This dahlia-flowered type is packed with layers of petals.
Seeds are available from Burpee.
2. Cactus
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