How to care for zinnias so that they bloom until frost

19.01.2023 19:37

As you know, zinnias begin to bloom in mid-June and continue until the first frosts come.

An expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh told what needs to be done with flowers so that the flower beds remain lush and fragrant throughout this time.

The rules for caring for zinnias are not complicated.

If you want the flowers to develop well and bloom brightly and abundantly, you will have to water the plants regularly and apply fertilizers, which can be either organic or mineral substances.

Another important procedure is loosening, since plant roots need access to air.

Zinnia
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Finally, let's talk about the intricacies of growing zinnias, which are known only to experienced gardeners.

When a flower dries up, it should definitely be removed from the bushes - and soon a new one will appear in its place.

If you ignore this rule, the plant may “think” that you have already admired its beauty and will not open new buds.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor