zinnias

[seb47]

Has anyone grown Zinnias? My seedlings have come up really strong and I'm wondering if I could plant them out under a cloche, for some early colour?

[daisymay]

I would try it. They are a lot stronger than you might think. The only reason that they are not so popular in Britain is that they really need warm weather to flower well. I have grown them for three years and the only problem i have had is slugs.

[Goo_Rat]

I grew some for the 1st time last year, a variety called peppermint stick from baumaux- came up fantastic, very easy, long long flowering season, don't mine being dry, seemed happy in full sun and semi-full sun [:)] I would rate them along with cosmos and delias as "good easy doers!" in my poor chalky soil.

I am growing a lot more this year!

I recall that last year mine didn't get going until well after most other annuals, so perhaps not the best choice for early colour.

[Just Katie]

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I recall that last year mine didn't get going until well after most other annuals, so perhaps not the best choice for early colour.

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I always use piz buin for a nice early colour

[TWINKLE]

You're going to get into trouble for that[:D]

[seb47]

Thanks David - some of mine are peppermint stick - also from baumaux, so I look forward to seeing them. Must get the blue anti ant pads!

Happy gardening,