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How to Plant Lilliput Rose Zinnia Seeds WHEN TO PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS Zinnias are best started directly outdoors in locations where spring warms up early. Keep in mind that Zinnias are native to Mexico, where they have become accustomed to long, hot summers. They are classed as tender annuals & can be directly sown into the garden after all danger of frost is over & daytime temps are at least 50F & above. in cooler climates, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your area's average last-frost date. Harden off the plants by vacationing trays outside for a few hours per day before planting them in your garden. WHERE TO PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS Choose a spot that has full sun. Zinnias can thrive in a wide array of well-draining soil conditions. HOW TO PLANT ZINNIA SEEDS Turn over the soil in the area you want to plant your zinnias & work in 2 or 3 inches of compost or peat moss to help improve soil fertility & drainage. Plant the seeds only about ¼" - ½" deep & you should see seedlings sprout in four to seven days. Once the seedlings reach about 3" tall, thin them to maximize air circulation, & prevent powdery mildew. The dwarf varieties, reaching a height of 1 to 1 ½ feet, should be planted or thinned to about 9" apart, while the taller 3-feet varieties should be spaced about 1 foot apart. If starting your zinnias indoors, fill up your pots with organic potting mix. Saturate the potting mix with water & then place two zinnia seeds into each planting cell or pot. Press into the soil for good seed-to-soil contact & then cover with approximately ½" of the potting mix. Zinnia Lilliput Rose Flower Seed 50
