A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Food Garden Forum The Tomato Forum Zinnias ??? how do they do???

I just planted 15 pks. of seeds. Two kinds of Zinnias, lupine, morning glory. And bell peppers, tomatos, Jalapenos.

But, Im hoping the Zinnias grow. I have never tried them before. Does any one know if they are easy to grow from seed? I saw some last year and they were 3 foot high. Will my Zinnias get that big???

I've grown zinnias for several years, they've always been real easy planted right into the ground. There are different varieties frm 12" up, and I've had some over 3', but no more than 4'. They last for weeks cut and placed in a vase.
the big problem with zinnias is powdery mildew, but sunlight and plenty of air takes care of the mildew problem.

Yesssssss to everything Dave said! TIs True! Very Easy growers!

Even a direct Nuclear explosion will not prevent Zinnias from growing.. They, and Marigolds are about the easiest flowers in the world to grow. I'm gonna plant a bunch of them myself this year. The Hummingbirds really like them.

I believe that, in truth, that would simply make them gigantic and possibly capable of attacking tokyo! :wink:

lol well I think they will like me then. I will try sowing some directly into the ground also.
thanks

I like the Lilliput variety myself. They have long stems with LOTS of small blooms.

Oh No! There goes Tokyo, Go go, Zinnzilla!

You should see the giant hummingbirds!

The Gret Tennessee Humming Vulture.

well....most of the lupine either dried up or drowned. I was gone over a weekend and they all shrivled up but 2. the zinnas are doing great and I potted them in bigger pots.
all the tomatos are huge now 8 inches tall and we have until May 15th before its safe to take outside. lol