Mastering ZINNIAS: the easiest and most vibrant flowers!

Unlock the secrets to growing Zinnias with our comprehensive guide! In this video, we share expert tips for successful cultivation, starting with the importance of direct sowing for robust growth. Learn the optimal timing to plant your Zinnias, ensuring the soil is warm post-last frost for optimal germination. Surprisingly, Zinnias thrive in poor soil conditions, eliminating the need for fertilizers.
We'll also dive into the crucial balance of hydration, emphasizing the pitfalls of overwatering. Additionally, gain insights into effective harvesting techniques to prolong the beauty of your Zinnia blooms. But that's not all - we'll also guide you through the process of saving Zinnia seeds, empowering you to nurture your garden year after year with these stunning flowers.
Join us on this journey to Zinnia mastery and elevate your gardening game!
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[@sheilawright811]

Here I am, a 75-year-old gardener but always with vegies and fruits. I'm venturing into the world of flowers this year. Thanks for your videos! They inspire me!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Thank you for tuning in, that means a lot with your expertise!

[@tonnurserychristaylor669]

We never stop learning no matter how old we are

[@tashmartin8869]

I did that to begin with, and I'm not the kind of person who ever "wanted" a bouquet of flowers etc, at first I just grew calendula and marigold for companion planting/helping keep pests away. Then I grew some dahlias my neighbour gave me. Gamechanger! I grow ALL sorts, but I prioritize growing pollinator flowers that bring the bees, bumbles, monarch butterflies etc, and my yard is SO different. (Grow a swan plant, even as an adult, watching the monarchs come in, their babies crawling around munching until they sit in their chrysalis is still just as amazing!) But I love hearing this! The flower world is your oyster (Zinnias are beautiful and last all season, and look at varieties like Candy Cane!) I wish you and your garden and flower venture all the best! 🌻🪷

[@ecoendeavour]

@@tashmartin8869 Ha! This is exactly what happened to me. I started with marigolds, calendula and wild flowers and then picked up some dahlia tubers at a seed swap last year and now this year's garden plans include many more flowers.

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

Love your videos. Always so much information and well presented. For some unknown reason, I’ve never grown zinnias, although I have bought seeds. This year, for my birthday, my daughter sent some Floret Zinnia seeds so this was really timely for me. (How did she know that I’m very intrigued with Floret Flowers?). Can’t wait to plant them. But I will!

[@kayerhoads3444]

I had saved seeds from zinnias years ago. My grandson planted all i had saved in a small section of garden. Sowed very thickly. The little guy forgot to check his flower garden, but this was the best zinnias we have ever grown.

[@ablanccanvas]

Wow! That’s awesome! 😌♥️👏🏽🎉✨👍🏽✨🇨🇦

[@sojourner8567]

I’m glad that when I started flower gardening that I really knew nothing.😂 I direct sowed, had crappy soil, didn’t fertilize and would forget to water. I have amazing zinnias every year and constantly get compliments on them. Your info is spot on! I encourage anyone starting to grow flowers to start with zinnias, they just keep in giving. Again, excellent video!

[@couragefish]

I used those jiffy pods on my first growing year 6(!) years ago. I am STILL finding them in my garden. Biodegradable my butt.

[@Riti_Roots]

Even though my seedling roots could grow through that netting, I still feel like the growth of some of my seedlings was stunted

[@Blossomandbranch]

Agree, they seemed to stunt mine too!

[@Robin-tried-it]

Same! I made the huge mistake of buying hundreds of them when I first started. I just use them to multisow things and just break the netting and split them when they're big enough

[@meldog7925]

​@@Robin-tried-itYou can still use them and just peel the netting off when you're ready to plant. That's what I do. I assumed it wouldn't break down so I never planted them like that anyway

[@mwillis7791]

Yep. I’ve never had luck with those. I keep away from them too as they never break down for me!

[@terilward59]

I'm a 65 yr old florist and horticulturist and you don't need to plant twice if you cut them off in August. I use a hedge trimmer and cut off a foot of the tops and they last till November l good luck!!!

[@KAO3265]

Yes here in Minnesota I have never had to grow a second much less third round- they just keep going and going

[@myrrhidian3166]

I knew that zinnias didn't like to be transplanted, but I had no idea that I should wait to start them until a bit after the last frost. Thank you for sharing all of these great tips!

[@spontaneousun]

Great information! I really like the flower specific deep dive format!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Glad you like it!

[@marypalmer2088]

Oh you little sweetness, I love your drawings! As a 64 year old my memory isn't as good as it used to be so watching you draw something really makes it stick in my mind so thank you! I also have a sketch(much like your drawing) that I made of your 4x8 garden because I knew I was moving and am doing it this year. I also have Zinnia seeds that I want to try, the Queenie ones and another one that I can't think of. I saw that you still have a little snow, here in Maine I do too! Thank you for all your help, I love your videos and look forward to them. Have a wonderful, blessed evening.

[@GFStodtmeister]

I must confess that I have a crush on you as my perfect cut flower friend. My daughter and I have just begun our cut flower garden and I wish I had found your site before buying zinnias, dahlias, funflowers, snapdragons, etc. You are such a fantastic teacher and I appreciate the extensive time you take to teach. All the best to you!

[@thedrakes6638]

I really appreciated this - so thorough & lots of info I never knew. My dad has grown zinnias for years. He passed away this year & we gave out some of his zinnia seeds to family at the funeral. I'm going to share this with everyone so they'll have better zinnia success. Thanks so much! 💗

[@Barbelle1201]

This is one of the best and most informative gardening videos I've watched. Succinct, clearly stated, and full of great information - a lot of which, in my 50+ years of gardening, including Zinnias - I wasn't aware of. Not once did I feel "let me out of here; this is repetitious," as I often do. Great job. For the first time, I'll be subscribing because I don't want to miss one of your videos.

[@karennoble3795]

Great video. I’ve been growing zinnias for over 50 years and even I learned something new from your video. I never heard of the shake test before cutting flowers. It really makes sense. I always plant the California Giants variety. They do really well for me in zone 9b. I plant them right in front of my sweet peas which are done blooming by the end of June due to our heat. This way the zinnias hide the brown vines & leaves of the sweet peas as they die back. Happy planting!

[@janaimaughan3599]

I bought almost the entire Queen Lime series (I don’t love orange either), Floret’s Victorian Wedding, Senorita and Macarena. I have a 4’ x 60’ planting area along a fence by my new orchard that I envision as a rainbow zinnia hedge. 😊

[@Joyfulfarmer]

I have found this to all be true of zinnias…they do like poor, warm soil, and they love to be direct sown. My transplants do tend to be not quite as strong as direct sown, but to get ahead I do love to transplant them. I like to transplant and sow on the same day when soil is at least 60 degrees, and I have some built in succession sowing. 💚💚💚

[@Charlie-sh2du]

I love how you never see only one perspective! So many people are completely one sided on their information.

[@Blossomandbranch]

We all find our own tips and tricks! ❤️

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

You’re a great teacher, very thorough and clear! Thank you! 😊🌸

[@LisadeKramer]

I bought Floret Zinnias this year. I hope to keep the seed this year. Great information, thank you.

[@AileenHarley]

I love your videos, I learn so much from them! Thank you for your how-to pinch drawing. I am a visual learner, so I appreciated that! I started some seeds under lights this year and planned to get seeds in the ground as soon as it is warm enough. This year I am planting Forecast, Giant Cactus, Berry Tart, Zahara, and Pumila! I am in zone 4b, and this my second year growing zinnias.

[@Blossomandbranch]

So fun! The zahara are such cuties!!

[@AileenHarley]

@@Blossomandbranch I totally agree! I am looking forward to them the most! First year with them! What are your favorite varieties of Zinnias?

[@kevinlt143]

I tried zinnias for the first time this year! We had a terrible summer with way too much rain, not enough sunlight, and yet my zinnias did well and are only now starting to die back (I'm in NZ so we're into autumn now). I had a lot of issues at the start, which pretty much followed along with all your tips :) I started indoors with no luck. Eventually gave up trying that and just dumped some seeds in the garden (late spring by then, maybe early summer). I think it was around Christmas when they finally took, but that batch did so well!

[@marisacordova1132]

what a great teacher. I appreciate your detailed explanation with drawings. It has been years since I grew zinnias. I am inspired. Thank you

[@MBB9394]

My ears perked up when you said Colorado. We must have the worst soil in America. Zinnias are one of the few seeds I've ever had germinate when I planted from seed. You are inspiring me

[@kericarlson1194]

BEST VIDEO EVER! I love the one stop shop all you need to know about one particular flower in one place! Thank you!😊

[@mynameisjim999]

Thank you, great tips!

[@loranelizabeth9148]

Thank you!! Glad I had waited!

[@jeannet9592]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@nancylafferty8362]

Thank you! Learned a lot!

[@christinev3324]

Wow the best zinnia advice!!

[@michellekoch8303]

loved this on a single flower 💮

[@daisyblooms4813]

So much great info! Thanks!

[@darlenecameron622]

Thank you for zinnia education!

[@madelinerivera7445]

oh wow!! What a comprehensive video on Zinnias. There's so many videos on how to grow; seems as if everyone has different opinions. Love that you included every detail from start to finish. Unfortunately, like a dummy, I started some of my Zinnias indoors. We have a lot of slugs in PA, so it was recommended that we start them indoors. Luckily, I still have more Zinnias seeds, so I'll try to direct sow them and see what happens. Your drawing was perfect! I too purchased Floret Zinnias and Dahlias, lol! I've learned so much from you! Thank you! Ps. It's amazing that you went from the ballerina world to farmer. You should write a book!!

[@rubyoro0]

I started them indoors and as soon as I planted out the slugs got most of them.

[@madelinerivera7445]

@@rubyoro0 oh no! Sorry to hear that. so did you plant seeds outside instead and if so, did the slugs get those too?

[@bethhubbs9937]

I loved this deep dive into zinnias!

[@EdimentalGardens]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@kymsnider2236]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@Sparklfoot]

Yay for zinnias. Thanks for a good detailed post.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

[@mooselodge3881]

Love this!

[@abigaylewaterson7303]

I just love these videos!! Perfect timing as I’m planning a raised bed for cutting flowers!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Perfect! I hope you have a great year!!

[@janettemoreno7563]

Loved this! Thank you for all your tips!

[@normawarren3269]

Thanks, very informative!

[@GKM69]

Great info!!

[@partisanfood5209]

Thank you...really timely info!

[@user-uf2tx9fm9y]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!

[@wandahuntoon8529]

great info as always Thank you

[@figgy144]

Excellent video, thanks

[@blossomthymehomestead6176]

awesome information! thanks!

[@karentandy3331]

GREAT INFORMATION

[@akerudawn]

Such a great video on zinnias! thank you!

[@santahampton]

Very informative, TY!

[@bethyoung3654]

Great info! Thank you! 🌼 🌸

[@n0nitwitz]

Finally a video chock full of all the info I needed

[@sassy44a]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@kfetter9046]

Great info! Thank you.

[@carolmoore4849]

Great information! Thank you!

[@Sunny14136]

Great tips!!

[@kristie5981]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@llmaxwell2508]

What an abundance of wonderful information!!! Thank you!!!

[@TaureanDreams]

This is a timely video for me!

[@WoodlynApiary]

I learned so much! Your drawings do help! Thanks!❤

[@Mo-mr8vv]

I never knew any of this. Ty!

[@kbryant252]

You are a wealth of information, thank you!

[@dlindsay913]

Wonderful information!

[@Mtns-qx1by]

Wonderful helpful video. Thank you!

[@davidhazelton8327]

Very informative, Thank you!

[@kendrahofseth6265]

Such a great video! Thanks you!! Happy growing season ❤❤❤

[@cherylhoneycutt7553]

Thank you for the pinching illustration. New gardener here and this helped a lot!

[@brendao185]

Ty! Love your tips!

[@heatherr.endrizzi7863]

You're videos are so educational! I learn so much each time! Thank you!

[@sonnysome3201]

The bag over flower thing makes me wonder how pollinators manage to do their job? How do you get seeds from the covered flower? Does the wind do the deed or what? How does that work? An honest question here. Otherwise, thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as per usual 😊

[@rebeccasewing]

Thanks for all the wonderful info. Learned a lot.

[@Tropicallandscape]

Amazing flower,,,and thank for sharing

[@PotionYarns]

I'm a brand new gardener! This is my first year growing anything ever but last summer i got the itch and found your channel so I've been binging. You inspired me to start this year and i love your garden plan videos but also these individual flower deep dives are wonderful. I'm doing several flowers this year and zinnias definitely topped my list! Can't wait to see how it goes!

[@karentuzynski7525]

Great content!! Thank you ❤

[@user-zy2mb6tw9o]

great tips thank you

[@jessele1971]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

[@BrianBloesl]

Very interesting!! thank you

[@Peggysue661]

Great info and presentation!🥰

[@waykeeperfarmandnerdery]

Lovely and great info!

[@Mrs.Ventress]

I have learned so much about zinnias. You have inspired me to sow them this spring.

[@kfaulknerstudio]

Great tips! I need to try the frost fabric one this year.

[@skinnursern5852]

Great video! Thank you. I always learn from you even though I have been gardening forever. Keep them coming!

[@shant2885]

Thanks for putting this video out! I’m in zone 3 and looking into growing cut flowers for florists! So much to learn lol

[@pattijacobs100]

Thank you so much! This will be my first try to start zinnias from seed. Thank you for the good advice!

[@donnacaporale7470]

Ive been growing zinnias for years kinda hap hazardly...learned so much from this video! Thank you!

[@RockyMountainGardener]

I’m really excited to try these this year especially the clothe over top!!

[@wavyhairedgardengirl2148]

Stumbled on your videos, glad to find another Colorado gardener. Gardening here feels like a whole other adventure.

[@Blossomandbranch]

Ha!! I always say, if you can garden here, you can garden anywhere…

[@CollegiateApparel]

What an excellent video!! Super helpful.

[@Blossomandbranch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@livegiverun9275]

As always, so helpful, Bri! Thank you!! Can't wait to get my flower garden going this year :)

[@ecoendeavour]

Oh great timing! I picked up some zinnia seeds at my local seed swap and I've never grown them before and this video gave me all the info I need to get started.

[@wildwind61]

So informative! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and experience!

[@autry9562]

watched this right after sowing my seeds indoors...promptly just relocated them to the greenhouse. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@donnachevalier7460]

This is such a great video, thanks for sharing.😊

[@leslim1641]

Thank you so much!!

[@charlotteshaffer369]

Wow best video…all I need to know. Thanks!

[@anaharp4505]

Thank you for all the info on a single flower! Awesome

[@Blossomandbranch]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@saskiaguy1940]

Such an informative video, thank you!

[@Blossomandbranch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Laurie-lv2pz]

Outstannding video again. Love this site. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep on keepin on.

[@jaytee3baxter]

I definitely need to add some zinnias!

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Yea!! You provided the best instructions on harvesting seeds that I have seen! I have some zinnia blossoms I saved, and I didn't know what to do with them. I'm going to see what I can harvest now. Thank you!

[@pgklowak]

Love all your videos.

[@Blossomandbranch]

Thanks so much!