On a whim, we decided to plant these zinnias in a flower box with a few impatiens.The selection wasn't great at the time we were purchasing, so we weren't sure if they'd do well.
Theses beauties have really shown off!
And they're so accommodating. My husband took a couple of dried flower heads and just stuck the seeds in the dirt that's in the box, and they sprung up almost immediately.
I'm keeping the seeds and having their "daughters" grow next year because they're good stock.
These are gorgeous!!! Where did you plant them? Do you know the name of them?
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Zinnias were my mother's absolute favorite to plant. She used to keep brown paper bags full of seeds from the previous year to plant in the spring. They always brought her a lot of joy and I'm sure they'll do the same for you!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! How funny that you can just plant the whole flower head...I've heard Zinnias are ready self-sowers. I'll have to try them next year!
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Tracey, thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteMy husband was raised on a farm, so it's "don't do anything to fussy/fancy, just plop them in the dirt. If they grow. Fine. If not? Oh well." lol!
I never cared much for zinnias b/c I remember the old kind whose petals were always diseased or bug-eaten. Not these hybrids!
Tanya, hello!
ReplyDeleteYes, my mom loved them too.
I'll be keeping these little darlings for next year for sure.
Zinnias! They are the forgotten flower of the garden. They're easy to take care of and go well with so many other kinds of flowers.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful.