Interior Design Ideas for Your Modern Home: Zinnias

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7o6sX-S9yhdHKul2qk07KfKhxqRSyhsBMgGcrm-clFGxlfPYt0oVE2-hjIynolt84TG-HqCFFaJnVM6-yFQ328C352TvwQpOTmJ2XEwZSpimW4rhFSs5qlKq6Xc8qlJFEacZYScsgu8w/s1600/Copy+of+Zinnias+Title+Page+1+-+BLOG.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7o6sX-S9yhdHKul2qk07KfKhxqRSyhsBMgGcrm-clFGxlfPYt0oVE2-hjIynolt84TG-HqCFFaJnVM6-yFQ328C352TvwQpOTmJ2XEwZSpimW4rhFSs5qlKq6Xc8qlJFEacZYScsgu8w/s640/Copy+of+Zinnias+Title+Page+1+-+BLOG.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zinnias are such happy summer annuals... and my favorite! It just wouldn't be summer if these sunny blooms weren't spreading there colorful joy all over my garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have learned how to care for zinnias by trial and error over the years... here are some tips on cutting, caring for and making sure you will have happy zinnias every year...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><div style="text-align: center;"> I was out in my garden today cutting blooms and there were dozens of little butterflies (moths) all over them.  Of course, I ran back into the house and grabbed my camera... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I moved through the zinnias the butterflies were softly fluttering all around. It was so magical!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5QREenrPoWnBUF-ICQQz8-vFyiHGySZBrPnEzjhTRKtIOf4mxNL1jxcEZxqvd2GYnzlGQq4r1NI3QC6If3Irxt1SpPESMnZUZJ-QHHdhDdvTVStask1i6VX5x9ryLpelK2MFLfEZtWA/s1600/Zinnias+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5QREenrPoWnBUF-ICQQz8-vFyiHGySZBrPnEzjhTRKtIOf4mxNL1jxcEZxqvd2GYnzlGQq4r1NI3QC6If3Irxt1SpPESMnZUZJ-QHHdhDdvTVStask1i6VX5x9ryLpelK2MFLfEZtWA/s640/Zinnias+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zinnias are not garden divas... even though they look like they should be! They are very low maintenance.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Plant zinnias in a sunny spot in the spring when the threat of frost has passed. The are easily planted from seed. Broadcast seed liberally and let them grow in up together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5XxTNXrq0KLPZYu3B7ZDyJoi7I8nIVPx45nqeZXQ3CIGNu3swkMvr7qX4Tn2PZhxjT4gYoY-KtzUrunvrSz4Ef546AbpGGMRAxCkyEG51FCNioYTPfa15wOqe-Im1HstJ1nCcM7-pMs/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_8556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5XxTNXrq0KLPZYu3B7ZDyJoi7I8nIVPx45nqeZXQ3CIGNu3swkMvr7qX4Tn2PZhxjT4gYoY-KtzUrunvrSz4Ef546AbpGGMRAxCkyEG51FCNioYTPfa15wOqe-Im1HstJ1nCcM7-pMs/s640/Copy+of+IMG_8556.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Zinnias are sun worshipers. They also like good, well-drained soil.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zinnias like dry weather and can even tolerate mild drought conditions. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kX6i7VxUEtbj2oKibp52jZBm_MJzFYoVhDVKH6XQa9NuBOk0wKPJfdbIgAAS6LeLS3WykUzKVQwcT1JUcWn4n5kUKkvlYi-Z5AwzndsX6Bz8BQATVjWUuQWdx8jyHpJQlvuFZ_6SN_0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kX6i7VxUEtbj2oKibp52jZBm_MJzFYoVhDVKH6XQa9NuBOk0wKPJfdbIgAAS6LeLS3WykUzKVQwcT1JUcWn4n5kUKkvlYi-Z5AwzndsX6Bz8BQATVjWUuQWdx8jyHpJQlvuFZ_6SN_0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0290.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The more you cut zinnias, the more blooms they produce.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Deadhead zinnias to give them a longer blooming season.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj318k2p1mwrERlC9nyRxCqBxZK62157EBfWe3WZawGQkjq8zerXnGcCyTXY3vU3YnEULpwv1C_I0ut8vl3YmRAUZfrkCdNZYp694vPWlZOcHUGmZeAvqDrYns2bducCHjbVA3kKOPQ__A/s1600/IMG_0335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj318k2p1mwrERlC9nyRxCqBxZK62157EBfWe3WZawGQkjq8zerXnGcCyTXY3vU3YnEULpwv1C_I0ut8vl3YmRAUZfrkCdNZYp694vPWlZOcHUGmZeAvqDrYns2bducCHjbVA3kKOPQ__A/s640/IMG_0335.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut zinnias again when you bring them in. Give them a snip on a 45 degree angle. This lets more water into the stem.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Strip all leave from the flower.  Leaves rob the flower of the water it needs to live. I cheat a little on this tip... I love a  little green with my flowers. I just try to keep all leaves above the water line.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogAo_l5fQC2vuZNvwH1KIK8BIDkhoC8NbjnIq4RTkKAbz-Gh7QemWdT8wIHszbJNKJuBwX1RZ-sTFTIkJf2geMsCnq7KKhU8HVNvu_1e2_gTIJBfCEPwEJm3PI1afJdcBpeK0w-nq0VA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogAo_l5fQC2vuZNvwH1KIK8BIDkhoC8NbjnIq4RTkKAbz-Gh7QemWdT8wIHszbJNKJuBwX1RZ-sTFTIkJf2geMsCnq7KKhU8HVNvu_1e2_gTIJBfCEPwEJm3PI1afJdcBpeK0w-nq0VA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0252.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure your vase is sparkling clean. And use fresh water!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use flower food in your water. Flower food is a combination of sugar and bleach and can be homemade.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 quart of warm water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 TBS sugar </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp bleach</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix and let sugar dissolve. When the water cools it is ready to use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBpAyUMGGves3p99I_UQW3IBhzFTMamdDU7hG8FoDEcqicU8-aahj0tPNRXdYCShzQ_2fAdLy5ThjStjRcS2Am3drEYxnqpwYnHwc_Eu4-NV9qEW-5tShoaHbg05SxNxYSE6bOv5pL5U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBpAyUMGGves3p99I_UQW3IBhzFTMamdDU7hG8FoDEcqicU8-aahj0tPNRXdYCShzQ_2fAdLy5ThjStjRcS2Am3drEYxnqpwYnHwc_Eu4-NV9qEW-5tShoaHbg05SxNxYSE6bOv5pL5U/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0244.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recut stems and change the water every day. Your blooms will last twice as long!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBrcjLxYZ8f-PW7_mEclcKPiFt-auK_ud2fHIxldmvHgcKVwlM8hwnZ0vxc0VsZqnOxc2p3ffsbg3fuD82dWAzmc0F1-Vic1H748P58YVWfHj9iLrY0YawOBO_1TLJIKBKPxYrrfnovY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBrcjLxYZ8f-PW7_mEclcKPiFt-auK_ud2fHIxldmvHgcKVwlM8hwnZ0vxc0VsZqnOxc2p3ffsbg3fuD82dWAzmc0F1-Vic1H748P58YVWfHj9iLrY0YawOBO_1TLJIKBKPxYrrfnovY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0239.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zinnias not only give us blooms during the summer and into the fall, but the also give us seeds for planting the next spring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although I try to keep then deadheaded, I let a few zinnias blooms go to seed on the healthiest plant this time of the year... Make sure the spent blooms are totally dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xYJXSa_QEJjNE9durO-eP78Zd-idrv9V_INr2F28mAe1wcthR2COWbBojR3OaF-awMX4lfELUjerRqi8fxPB0NpgJNWneeIjXYGu1kyt80niUEBCM9P9-Z3uj6651MkKNIm3NVPgCnE/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xYJXSa_QEJjNE9durO-eP78Zd-idrv9V_INr2F28mAe1wcthR2COWbBojR3OaF-awMX4lfELUjerRqi8fxPB0NpgJNWneeIjXYGu1kyt80niUEBCM9P9-Z3uj6651MkKNIm3NVPgCnE/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0286.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pluck them off of the stem, just remember what color your deadheads are.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Collect one or two of each color from the most healthy beautiful plants.<br /><br />Each deadhead will give you hundreds of seeds!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuAWy7uUX5XaXrg985CoDoDgSxR5yunyVb3OvCaBkos-VnsP9BhrtziGkv8JwvK1kR8cefHq6KieoYSx7i6uCqsIxX0PvON8i-nKWBMdGDFb6TjN9xmc0fREGOf2GYbSMMHhImA671Yw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuAWy7uUX5XaXrg985CoDoDgSxR5yunyVb3OvCaBkos-VnsP9BhrtziGkv8JwvK1kR8cefHq6KieoYSx7i6uCqsIxX0PvON8i-nKWBMdGDFb6TjN9xmc0fREGOf2GYbSMMHhImA671Yw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0366.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the zinnia head is completely dry I pull it apart and keep the long slender thread-like seeds. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrXfJguJeDyCBSvwcTpZ8X2WmLA8n3NQ9vAXsst-UBS081R0ouJtbR9O-jCOPgJDpEfPsnq1_JwXWohE6BvudpLGKBP3_OrGJXO5ZExOIEYIp2759oFmU-Qsr5H8khuP6ZknNQ4iPBfA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrXfJguJeDyCBSvwcTpZ8X2WmLA8n3NQ9vAXsst-UBS081R0ouJtbR9O-jCOPgJDpEfPsnq1_JwXWohE6BvudpLGKBP3_OrGJXO5ZExOIEYIp2759oFmU-Qsr5H8khuP6ZknNQ4iPBfA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0363.JPG" width="474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I make little envelopes for the zinnia seeds.  Each color and variety in it's own parchment envelope. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mi7GjRIOO9JJqslTS6PAZRvT8zQAM1ZFO2DRXUcXWCYyH63uVvlbSU-Fsq2uGA7zMLoQBxMSutk9whX8eZGW8IEEYH0WEqQt-iY0mHU0MMso1ibt7yKzM5wMa43urkTVHdwrdnkZ4Pw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mi7GjRIOO9JJqslTS6PAZRvT8zQAM1ZFO2DRXUcXWCYyH63uVvlbSU-Fsq2uGA7zMLoQBxMSutk9whX8eZGW8IEEYH0WEqQt-iY0mHU0MMso1ibt7yKzM5wMa43urkTVHdwrdnkZ4Pw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0377.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And in rhythm with nature's life cycle, I am ready to broadcast the seeds in the spring... and wait for another profusion of  blooming color!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMYZ7WumDW7Ss8QOACS0LrF427_hyphenhyphenhDAFp_4dZZoNraZw0oPtfAI71ks2j0yOXJYSVj5PnwWIjRFBOCfzMJtZcvoXH3vN9tx_52MbCxnApaI0LT-XV8pB7ZZmC6q3dCif7AauBQfddESo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0276+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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