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4 Ways to Propagate Zinnias for Free
08.08.2024 - 17:57 / balconygardenweb.com / Ralph Astley
Maybe you want to grow zinnias from seeds for volume, cuttings for cloning your favorite pick, or division for your container garden! Whatever your reason, we list down the choicest ways to propagate zinnias!
Why zinnias? These daisy-like blooms make your garden explode with the boldest, hottest hues for a long time with such little care that you’ll wonder why you didn’t add them to your floral repertoire sooner! They are drought-tolerant annuals that also attract the prettiest butterflies and hummingbirds. Let’s dive in!
Here’s the simplest way–seeds! Zinnias are summer flowers; they love warmth and cannot tolerate frost at all. Sow seeds in late spring or early summer once all the frost expectations are passed, and the soil is warm and cozy. Depending on the weather in your region, wait for daytime temperatures to reach at least 60F (15.5C) before planting.
If the weather is warm, sow seeds outdoors directly into desired containers or garden beds where zinnias grow best. Seeds are especially helpful in starting and packing your garden with various blooms.
Zinnias appear as single, double, and composite flowers in different shapes, hues, and sizes. If you want to attract butterflies, go for single-flower varieties like the popular Zinnia elegans since these pollinators prefer combing through thinner layers of petals to get to their nectar.
Let’s get started with seeds!
1. You’ll need a pack of viable Zinnia seeds. You can get them at local garden centers or online—just make sure they are fresh, ideally within the last year or two.
2. Next, you’ll need a plastic tray with individual cells or small pots. Fill these with a well-draining seed starting mix for seeds—it should be slightly acidic to neutral.
3. Sow the seeds about 1/4
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