Deadheading is a breeze―as easy as a zinnia. The fact that I am writing about my blooming dahlias in July after the horrendous heat of June is a testimony to the hardiness of this new series.

Some dahlia blossoms reach widths of 12 inches if grown in ideal conditions: ... Zinnias (Zinnia spp.) support dahlias in a number of ways but don't ask for much in return.

Zinnia Zydeco Fire (National) This vibrant, disease-resistant zinnia variety boasts firey orange, fully double blooms held atop sturdy stems. Judges found its flowers to be larger and more ...

Zinnias famously hate root disturbance, so it is best to sow directly into freely drained soil with a fine tilth. Sow two or three seeds 2in (5cm) apart at 12in (30cm) spacing.

In the cutting-garden alphabet, the best comes at the end. Sure, alyssum have sweet blooms, lilies are lovely and there are many other flower options along the way, but zinnias are the showstoppers.

A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. ... This undated image provided by All-America Selections shows Zinnia Crestar Mix, an AAS-winning plant for 2025. (All-America Selections via AP) ...

A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year. The Associated Press. February 18, 2025, 9:12 AM. ... Zinnia Crestar Mix (National) ...