The Hardiest Of Garden Flowers
The Zinnia Is From The Sunflower Tribe
I plant my Zinnia flowers after the last frost of Spring. The plant will grow in any soil but prefers well drained composted soil in a sunny place. I plant the seeds at the depth of a 1/4 inch deep, water lightly daily till seeds sprout.
The plants prefer the sun and do well in hot dry climates. My Zinnias grow to 3 feet tall and some of my flowers are 3 inches across and 2 inches deep. I use this type of a Zinnia as a back border for my flower beds.
I'm a seed saver, pick my best plants and let them go to seed. The only time I buy seeds now is if I want to try growing something different.