Those with terrible soil might also benefit from growing zinnias in pots. Deadheading Zinnias in Pots Zinnias often attract pesky critters like groundhogs and woodchucks who love to feast on the pretty flowers and their stems and leaves. They can be grown in regular containers or hanging baskets. Prune and care in details By Madhuresh November 8 2020 Zinnias is one of the easiest flowers to grow. These have a short spreading growth habit.
Select a container to grow the zinnias in that has drain holes in the bottom. How to grow zinnias in pots. You can grow them in ceramic terracotta plastic pots or even hanging baskets. And with pots you can even grow these pretty flowers inside in the winter adding cheer to the colder months. Keep the potting soil moist but not soggy.
Choose varieties that are shorter as the tall zinnias wont do as well in containers. Growing zinnias in a pot Zinnia seedlings youve bought or grown yourself can be planted into containers in late May or June as soon as the nights are warm earlier if you keep the containers under glass for a few weeks. And with pots you can even grow these pretty flowers inside in the winter adding cheer to the colder months. You can grow zinnias in pots as long as you choose one that is at least 6 inches deep. Good options for pots include the hybrid bedding zinnias.
Deadheading zinnias in pots is just as easy as deadheading zinnias in the garden. The size and shape of the container will not matter. Creeping zinnias Zinnia angustifolia do well in containers. Keep the potting soil moist but not soggy. You can then begin to deadhead zinnias in pots by carefully removing the leaves from the plant.