Zinnias grown in the shade are often leggy and susceptible to mildew. Since the seeds are large and grow quickly it wont be long until your flowers start germinating. Zinnias thrive in hot dry conditions so grow them in well-drained soil in a sunny border. This will help prevent overcrowding. Give zinnias plenty of sun.
Remove the rest of the seedlings so that you have the appropriate amount of plants for your container. Situate the container in an area that receives full sunlight or partial sun. The zinnia is an excellent plant that can be grown in tandem with the purple fountain grass. Well-draining soil rich in organic matter is ideal but zinnias will grow. Wait until the seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves before planting.
The most you need to do is to remove old flowers so new ones can blossom. Zinnia flowers are typically grown as annuals so you do not need to overwinter these container plants indoors. Grow Zinnias in Containers Once you find plants that you like you will want to purchase or find containers that will be a little larger than your zinnias. The purple fountain grass does not require a lot of care and it also offers striking shades along with very elegant movement on your patio or your garden. Make sure your container has holes at the bottom.
It should be the strongest and healthiest-looking seedling of the bunch. There are also great reasons to consider growing potted zinnia plants. If your garden space is limited for instance containers on a patio can add color and greenery. Zinnias can grow in any type of container including plastic or clay pots wooden half-barrels a window box or a hanging basket but choose a container that has at least one drainage hole to help prevent fungal growth in the soil. Once they are about three inches tall thin them.
