Mastering ZINNIAS: the easiest and most vibrant flowers!

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • 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
    @sheilawright811 Před 3 měsíci +157

    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
      @Blossomandbranch  Před 3 měsíci +5

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

    • @tonnurserychristaylor669
      @tonnurserychristaylor669 Před 3 měsíci +3

      We never stop learning no matter how old we are

    • @tashmartin8869
      @tashmartin8869 Před 3 měsíci +3

      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
      @ecoendeavour Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@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
      @kathleenreynolds6492 Před 3 měsíci +2

      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
    @kayerhoads3444 Před 3 měsíci +58

    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
      @ablanccanvas Před měsícem

      Wow! That’s awesome!
      😌♥️👏🏽🎉✨👍🏽✨🇨🇦

  • @sojourner8567
    @sojourner8567 Před 3 měsíci +67

    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!

  • @terilward59
    @terilward59 Před 2 měsíci +14

    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
      @KAO3265 Před měsícem

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

  • @couragefish
    @couragefish Před 3 měsíci +77

    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
      @Riti_Roots Před 3 měsíci +5

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

    • @Blossomandbranch
      @Blossomandbranch  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Agree, they seemed to stunt mine too!

    • @Robin-tried-it
      @Robin-tried-it Před 3 měsíci +6

      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
      @meldog7925 Před 3 měsíci +6

      ​@@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
      @mwillis7791 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @myrrhidian3166
    @myrrhidian3166 Před 3 měsíci +28

    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
    @spontaneousun Před 3 měsíci +53

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

  • @marypalmer2088
    @marypalmer2088 Před 2 měsíci +8

    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.

  • @thedrakes6638
    @thedrakes6638 Před 3 měsíci +19

    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
    @Barbelle1201 Před 3 měsíci +13

    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
    @karennoble3795 Před 3 měsíci +19

    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
    @janaimaughan3599 Před 3 měsíci +20

    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
    @Joyfulfarmer Před 3 měsíci +12

    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. 💚💚💚

  • @robinmbirrellstudio
    @robinmbirrellstudio Před 3 měsíci +17

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

  • @marisacordova1132
    @marisacordova1132 Před 2 měsíci +4

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

  • @Charlie-sh2du
    @Charlie-sh2du Před 3 měsíci +7

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

  • @kericarlson1194
    @kericarlson1194 Před 3 měsíci +7

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

  • @AileenHarley
    @AileenHarley Před 2 měsíci +8

    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
      @Blossomandbranch  Před 2 měsíci +1

      So fun! The zahara are such cuties!!

    • @AileenHarley
      @AileenHarley Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @caitlankelly4367
    @caitlankelly4367 Před 4 dny

    This explains ALOT about my mammoth zinnias I direct sowed vs my micro zinnias that I started indoors. Live and learn 🤷‍♀️

  • @LisadeKramer
    @LisadeKramer Před 3 měsíci +13

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

  • @kevinlt143
    @kevinlt143 Před 3 měsíci +9

    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!

  • @user-uf2tx9fm9y
    @user-uf2tx9fm9y Před 3 měsíci +5

    Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!

  • @abigaylewaterson7303
    @abigaylewaterson7303 Před 3 měsíci +14

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

  • @MBB9394
    @MBB9394 Před 2 měsíci +6

    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

  • @wavyhairedgardengirl2148
    @wavyhairedgardengirl2148 Před 2 měsíci +3

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

    • @Blossomandbranch
      @Blossomandbranch  Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @madelinerivera7445
    @madelinerivera7445 Před 3 měsíci +7

    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
      @rubyoro0 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

    • @madelinerivera7445
      @madelinerivera7445 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @normawarren3269
    @normawarren3269 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks, very informative!

  • @santahampton
    @santahampton Před 3 měsíci

    Very informative, TY!

  • @darlenecameron622
    @darlenecameron622 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for zinnia education!

  • @christinev3324
    @christinev3324 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow the best zinnia advice!!

  • @partisanfood5209
    @partisanfood5209 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you...really timely info!

  • @kfetter9046
    @kfetter9046 Před 3 měsíci

    Great info! Thank you.

  • @kymsnider2236
    @kymsnider2236 Před 2 měsíci

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @karentuzynski7525
    @karentuzynski7525 Před 3 měsíci

    Great content!! Thank you ❤

  • @nancylafferty8362
    @nancylafferty8362 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you! Learned a lot!

  • @bethyoung3654
    @bethyoung3654 Před 3 měsíci

    Great info! Thank you! 🌼 🌸

  • @mynameisjim999
    @mynameisjim999 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you, great tips!

  • @mooselodge3881
    @mooselodge3881 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love this!

  • @daisyblooms4813
    @daisyblooms4813 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So much great info! Thanks!

  • @janettemoreno7563
    @janettemoreno7563 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loved this! Thank you for all your tips!

  • @bethhubbs9937
    @bethhubbs9937 Před 3 měsíci

    I loved this deep dive into zinnias!

  • @loridoherty3302
    @loridoherty3302 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Perfect timing. Looking forward to mixing Zinnias into my border garden with Yarrow and Coneflowers. Great information.

  • @jeannet9592
    @jeannet9592 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great tips! Thank you!

  • @GKM69
    @GKM69 Před měsícem

    Great info!!

  • @Sunny14136
    @Sunny14136 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great tips!!

  • @rebeccasewing
    @rebeccasewing Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for all the wonderful info. Learned a lot.

  • @kendrahofseth6265
    @kendrahofseth6265 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @carolmoore4849
    @carolmoore4849 Před měsícem

    Great information! Thank you!

  • @Mtns-qx1by
    @Mtns-qx1by Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful helpful video. Thank you!

  • @EdimentalGardens
    @EdimentalGardens Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @dlindsay913
    @dlindsay913 Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful information!

  • @kristie5981
    @kristie5981 Před měsícem

    GREAT VIDEO!!!

  • @davidhazelton8327
    @davidhazelton8327 Před měsícem

    Very informative, Thank you!

  • @sassy44a
    @sassy44a Před 14 dny

    This is so helpful. Thank you!

  • @loranelizabeth9148
    @loranelizabeth9148 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thank you!! Glad I had waited!

  • @Sparklfoot
    @Sparklfoot Před 3 měsíci +1

    Yay for zinnias. Thanks for a good detailed post.

  • @figgy144
    @figgy144 Před měsícem

    Excellent video, thanks

  • @llmaxwell2508
    @llmaxwell2508 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @wandahuntoon8529
    @wandahuntoon8529 Před 3 měsíci +1

    great info as always Thank you

  • @TaureanDreams
    @TaureanDreams Před 3 měsíci

    This is a timely video for me!

  • @Peggysue661
    @Peggysue661 Před 2 měsíci

    Great info and presentation!🥰

  • @blossomthymehomestead6176
    @blossomthymehomestead6176 Před 3 měsíci +1

    awesome information! thanks!

  • @heatherr.endrizzi7863
    @heatherr.endrizzi7863 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @wildwind61
    @wildwind61 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @skinnursern5852
    @skinnursern5852 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @user-zy2mb6tw9o
    @user-zy2mb6tw9o Před 3 měsíci

    great tips thank you

  • @livegiverun9275
    @livegiverun9275 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @akerudawn
    @akerudawn Před 3 měsíci +1

    Such a great video on zinnias! thank you!

  • @jessele1971
    @jessele1971 Před 23 dny

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us :)

  • @BanyoeLandscape
    @BanyoeLandscape Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing flower,,,and thank for sharing

  • @ddc2343d
    @ddc2343d Před 3 měsíci +2

    Zinnas are my go-to flowers for filling my garden peds as I harvest stuff. I save seeds from the year before. When I have a garden bed, I'm done with for the summer, I'll toss a handful of seeds in it and let them go.

  • @brendao185
    @brendao185 Před 2 měsíci

    Ty! Love your tips!

  • @WoodlynApiary
    @WoodlynApiary Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @Katgirl2024
    @Katgirl2024 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I grew zinnias first time a few years ago...they were phenomenally beautiful and the easiest flowers I ever grew. Love zinnias. Direct sown and absolutely neglected them on a regular basis. Love love love them!!!

  • @n0nitwitz
    @n0nitwitz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Finally a video chock full of all the info I needed

  • @charlotteshaffer369
    @charlotteshaffer369 Před měsícem

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

  • @elizabethn8230
    @elizabethn8230 Před 3 měsíci

    This was a wonderful and very informative video, thank you for making it!

  • @sandykoenig1666
    @sandykoenig1666 Před 2 měsíci

    So much great information, just stumbled upon your channel and happy I did.

  • @sorayaducharme5017
    @sorayaducharme5017 Před 10 dny

    Thank you, for sharing this information 😍😍😍😍

  • @donnachevalier7460
    @donnachevalier7460 Před 15 dny

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

  • @Laurie-lv2pz
    @Laurie-lv2pz Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @michellekoch8303
    @michellekoch8303 Před 3 měsíci

    loved this on a single flower 💮

  • @catharineschleider9551
    @catharineschleider9551 Před měsícem

    Excellent presentation! Learned so much. Thank you! Subscribed of course!

  • @waykeeperfarmandnerdery
    @waykeeperfarmandnerdery Před 3 měsíci

    Lovely and great info!

  • @LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica
    @LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

  • @BrianBloesl
    @BrianBloesl Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very interesting!! thank you

  • @kbryant252
    @kbryant252 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You are a wealth of information, thank you!

  • @AmariHatfield-no5dy
    @AmariHatfield-no5dy Před 3 měsíci

    very useful thank you

  • @debsmith8102
    @debsmith8102 Před 2 měsíci

    Fun video!❤❤

  • @ThomiBMcIntyre
    @ThomiBMcIntyre Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’m getting into flowers this year after years of focusing on herbs and veggies. I just have one variety of zinnia so far - peppermint stick. Thank you for such a thorough explanation, especially seed saving tips!

  • @Mo-mr8vv
    @Mo-mr8vv Před 3 měsíci

    I never knew any of this. Ty!

  • @pattijacobs100
    @pattijacobs100 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @cherylhoneycutt7553
    @cherylhoneycutt7553 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @kfaulknerstudio
    @kfaulknerstudio Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @PotionYarns
    @PotionYarns Před 3 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @ritagorra9191
    @ritagorra9191 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have grown zinnias for years, I have never had luck with any of the “queen” series. Purple Prince, Will Rogers, and a few others rock!

  • @gailrands3614
    @gailrands3614 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤Excellent. Thankyou

  • @RockyMountainGardener
    @RockyMountainGardener Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @angelathomas9579
    @angelathomas9579 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I loved your drawing

  • @shant2885
    @shant2885 Před 3 měsíci +1

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