When is the best time to plant zinnias?
Do you know these? The best time to plant zinnias and the knowledge about zinnia seed planting methods and timing are introduced in detail for you below.
Zinnias are a very famous type of herbaceous flowers, which I believe many friends have seen. They can be found in flower seas all over the country, and zinnias can be seen in both the north and south of China, sometimes even wild varieties can be seen in the wild.
Zinnias are popular because of their beautiful flower shapes, numerous varieties, rich colors, and easy maintenance. They can grow into a large area without much care, and most importantly, the cost of propagation is low. Therefore, zinnias are often used in the arrangement of many flower seas in China.
Zinnias are also known as "century flowers," and their appearance is somewhat similar to that of dahlia. They have a very long blooming period, usually lasting over a hundred days. Of course, it doesn't mean that each zinnia flower can maintain a century-long ornamental period. The flowers will keep fading, but new ones will continuously bloom.
Zinnias are often planted as annual plants in many places, meaning they are removed after the blooming period and replanted the following year. It is also necessary to avoid planting the same type of flower in the same place for consecutive years, as it can easily become infected with fungal diseases, which is something to consider when arranging annual flowers.
The advantages of zinnias, besides their good ornamental value and rich colors, include their strong drought resistance and ability to thrive in poor soil. They have a high adaptability to the environment and can adapt to warm, cool, and dry conditions.
When is the best time to plant zinnias?
The disadvantages of zinnias are also quite obvious. Although they love sunlight, in excessively hot summers with poor ventilation, they are prone to diseases and pests. Zinnias also have weak cold resistance and can only maintain a good condition when the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius. A temperature range of 18-30 degrees Celsius is best for their growth.
Zinnias come in many colors, with the most common colors being orange, yellow, red, pink, purple, white, orange-yellow, and various mixed-color varieties. Most of their petals are single-petaled, but there are now some double-petaled varieties.
Earlier mentioned, some zinnia flowers are similar to dahlias. Most zinnia petals are flat, but some are in the form of thin tubes or curled shapes.
Zinnias are suitable for propagation by seeding. Their seeds have a particularly high germination rate. Simply sprinkle them on a flat surface, cover with a thin layer of soil, and water regularly to grow seedlings slowly.
However, it is important to note that after the seedlings have grown, they should be avoided from being transplanted. If you want to plant them in a pot, use the pot for seedlings directly, and if planting in the ground, level the soil and sprinkle the seeds on the ground (cover with soil).