Zinnias - Page 6

SpookyShoe · July 22, 2019

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Originally Posted by Karla

Very! Pretty. Wete you able to save seeds?

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Unfortunately, these were not my plants. I saw these in a local nursery and took a photo of the potted zinnias.

Barb_FL · July 24, 2019

How long do seeds last?

Also, what did you find growing out seeds you saved from the F1 hybrids?

Thanks for any info,
Barb

SpookyShoe · July 26, 2019

The yellow is in a pot with some pentas and vinca. I bought the zinnias as plants at a nursery. Since I live in such a warm area with such a long growing season from time to time I have to refresh my color pots with new annuals.

SpookyShoe · July 27, 2019

Again, these are not from seeds, but I purchased the plants.

RJGlew · July 28, 2019

Beautiful pictures. Thank you.

Tracydr · July 28, 2019

How long do zinnias take from seed to bloom? Can I direct sow them outside?

SpookyShoe · July 28, 2019

The Old Farmer's Almanac states it is 60-70 days from seed to bloom. But I would think that depends on the growing conditions in everyone's area. I grew some in pots earlier in the season, and I chose the more petite varieties to grow in pots. I had trouble with my dogs eating the seedlings. I've learned my lesson not to try to grow things in pots that are 4 or 5 ft tall... and don't think I didn't try, LOL. There are others on this thread that are much more experienced with growing zinnias than I am. I'm sure one of them will come along soon.

Shrinkrap · July 28, 2019

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Originally Posted by Tracydr

How long do zinnias take from seed to bloom? Can I direct sow them outside?

Were I am you can direct sow outside.
I didn't count days but they have been amazing for me in Nor Cal. I could see a few l sowings in a season, but I haven't tried it.

Rockandrollin · July 29, 2019

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Originally Posted by Tracydr

How long do zinnias take from seed to bloom? Can I direct sow them outside?

I'm in zone 7a and I have no problem growing them in the garden. In general I'm not a flower guy, but they add a lot of color and bee/butterfly activity to the garden and are easy and fun to grow.

SpookyShoe · August 4, 2019

We went to lunch at. P.F. Chang's and they had these gorgeous zinnias growing on two sides of their restaurant.

Barb_FL · August 4, 2019

Very pretty.

I found an unopened pack of Zinnia seeds from 2013 (Parkseed); I sowed a few and they germinated. Then I looked them up and they look nice.

OTOH - my saved seeds have lousy germination rates. Some do germinate so it's something I must be doing.

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I sowed some of the Zahara seeds for the mix, Yellow and Cherry. All are double and size of plants look nice. Seeds were from my multi-pack from Gardentrends. Seeds were also coated.

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Also bought /sowed Hidden Dragon seeds from Parks; They look beautiful to me; and if some have different variation of stripes all the better.

GoDawgs · August 4, 2019

Those zinnias at the restaurant are really pretty. And it looks like somebody's been keeping them deadheaded too. I'm SO glad it's not me!

Cole_Robbie · August 8, 2019

These zinnias are at a junior college near me, landscaped by a garden club.

Barb_FL · August 8, 2019

That's beautiful.

Mine are looking rough right now; we've had long afternoon showers for over a week now and I 'treated' the Powdery Mildew with Milk. The PM looks gone but replaced with black mold???.

I have new seedlings just emerging.

Does anyone save seeds from their flowers? If so, how successful are you in getting them to germinate. What's the trick? I get a few to germinate but not many.

A few days ago, I germinated bought seeds and my save seeds in the Oasis cubes and my save seeds till haven't germinated.

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BTW - Parks Seeds has a bunch with 40% off right now.

Shrinkrap · August 8, 2019

Zinnias might be my new thing

July 24, 2019	#77
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	Zinnia Questions How long do seeds last? Also, what did you find growing out seeds you saved from the F1 hybrids? Thanks for any info, Barb

July 28, 2019	#82
SpookyShoe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: El Lago, Texas Posts: 1,100	The Old Farmer's Almanac states it is 60-70 days from seed to bloom. But I would think that depends on the growing conditions in everyone's area. I grew some in pots earlier in the season, and I chose the more petite varieties to grow in pots. I had trouble with my dogs eating the seedlings. I've learned my lesson not to try to grow things in pots that are 4 or 5 ft tall... and don't think I didn't try, LOL. There are others on this thread that are much more experienced with growing zinnias than I am. I'm sure one of them will come along soon. __________________ Donna, Zone 9, Texas Gulf Coast Last edited by SpookyShoe; July 28, 2019 at 06:15 PM.

August 4, 2019	#86
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	Germination Rates Very pretty. I found an unopened pack of Zinnia seeds from 2013 (Parkseed); I sowed a few and they germinated. Then I looked them up and they look nice. OTOH - my saved seeds have lousy germination rates. Some do germinate so it's something I must be doing. ---- I sowed some of the Zahara seeds for the mix, Yellow and Cherry. All are double and size of plants look nice. Seeds were from my multi-pack from Gardentrends. Seeds were also coated. -- Also bought /sowed Hidden Dragon seeds from Parks; They look beautiful to me; and if some have different variation of stripes all the better.

July 28, 2019	#80
RJGlew Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 645	Beautiful pictures. Thank you.

July 28, 2019	#81
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	How long do zinnias take from seed to bloom? Can I direct sow them outside?

August 4, 2019	#87
GoDawgs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Augusta area, Georgia, 8a/7b Posts: 1,685	Those zinnias at the restaurant are really pretty. And it looks like somebody's been keeping them deadheaded too. I'm SO glad it's not me!

August 8, 2019	#89
Barb_FL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indialantic, Florida Posts: 2,000	That's beautiful. Mine are looking rough right now; we've had long afternoon showers for over a week now and I 'treated' the Powdery Mildew with Milk. The PM looks gone but replaced with black mold???. I have new seedlings just emerging. Does anyone save seeds from their flowers? If so, how successful are you in getting them to germinate. What's the trick? I get a few to germinate but not many. A few days ago, I germinated bought seeds and my save seeds in the Oasis cubes and my save seeds till haven't germinated. --- BTW - Parks Seeds has a bunch with 40% off right now.

August 8, 2019	#90
Shrinkrap Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 701	Zinnias might be my new thing