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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

These are the secrets to zinnia success – discover how to keep them blooming well into the fall

Zinnia blooms in red, pink and yellow.

Zinnias are one of the most joyful flowers to grow. Vibrant and cheerful, zinnias will add bold pops of color to your pots and flower beds. For those gardeners, like myself, who follow a maximalist - more is more - approach to color and impact in the garden borders, zinnias are the plant of choice. 

Learning how to grow zinnias is fairly straightforward. These easy-to-grow annuals love a full-sun position in the backyard and prefer well-draining soil. If these two requirements are met, within a few weeks you will enjoy bright blooms that will illuminate your flower beds or can be cut and admired in a vase. 

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