Giant Purple Zinnia

In April, I started zinnia seeds indoors under the grow lights in the basement, then transferred the small plants into the garden when the danger of frost in our area had passed, about May 31st.  One of the zinnia varieties that I grew was a giant rosy purple, disease-resistant variety that grows 3-4 feet tall, with each plant spreading out about 2 feet.  The dahlia-type zinnia has double 3-5" wide, long-lasting blooms. Zinnias are annuals and need to be replanted each year. They add bright splashes of color throughout the garden all summer and are the perfect flower to plant if you want to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.   



                                     From Bud to Bloom to Bouquet --