Happy Tuesday sweet friends. As always, I am so glad to see you here!
“Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.”
Psalm 119:89
It is hard to believe that a few packets of tiny seeds can add so much color to the garden. Let’s take a look, you might want to bring your sunnies and a hat!
Zinnias are a perfect summer flower!
This was my first year to order from Johnny’s Seeds and I have been very pleased.
Zinnias love full sun and can withstand our hot Alabama summers.
Bees love them as well as butterflies. In late summer to early fall the monarchs should return and zinnias are their flower of choice in our garden.
Zinnia is a genus of plants of the sunflower tribe within the daisy family. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of colors.
Zinnias are an annual plant that preferably grows from seed, as they dislike being transplanted. They benefit from deadheading to encourage further blooming.
They are easy to grow and will produce flowers until the first frost!
The intricate detail…
…from the Hand of our Creator…
…is amazing…
…we only have to open our eyes to see the wonder of His creation!
A butterfly, one summer day
Spoke to me as he fluttered my way
He asked me where the flowers were
And told me which he did prefer
I pointed where the zinnias grew
He thanked me, and off he flew!
As I continued on my walk
I wondered, who taught him to talk!
-Joseph May
Zinnias are a lovely stand alone flower or they mix beautifully with others. In this farm fresh flower arrangement, they joined dahlias, sunflowers, celosia, and cosmos!
Thank you so much for visiting the zinnias and for your gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
I love zinnias! They’re such hardy and happy flowers. Love your arrangement on your tabletop. That’s a very nice cloth, transitioning to a late summer look.
Zinnias are hardy and survive our hear and humidity so well. Looking forward to the monarchs’ return!
Aren’t zinnias just the happiest of flowers! I ordered mine from Johnny’s Seeds also, I got the Benary Giants variety and a lime that James Farmer mentioned. Your arrangement in that yellow vase is absolutely lush and stunning!! It is just overflowing with summer goodness. Hope you are a having a good week, darling Pam!
Roxanne, I may order some spring bulbs from Johnny’s Seeds. I love your zinnias in the bamboo!
I really enjoy your blog, it is so uplifting. Your zinnias are outstanding! Do you sow the seeds directly into the ground in the spring?
Thank you so much.Yes, I sow the seeds directly into the ground in spring. Wishing you a lovely day!
Your zinnias are beautiful! They are one of my favorite summer flowers. Your bouquet looks so happy!
Thank you Penny!
I love the Joseph May poem! I’ve never seen or heard it. Those zinnias!!!!!!!!!!!! I sure wish I could grow them like that! Perhaps I can try again next year. Your beautiful crop is inspiring!
Thank you Alycia. I also love the poem, found it a couple of years ago!
Your zinnia garden is a rainbow of happy flowers and the tall sunflowers look as if they are the proud parents overseeing their frolicking children! So beautiful Pam, and what a stunning arrangement you created, gorgeous! The poem is delightful!
Jenna
Thanks so much, Jenna! Have a wonderful day!
Pam, Your arrangement is gorgeous! It’s so healthy and colorful. That tablecloth is a perfect compliment to your arrangement and is beautiful. Zinnias are a favorite. Ours is a bit behind yours but they are blooming now. Thanks for the post. Stay cool, it’s miserably hot here due to the humidity so we know you’re probably having the same type weather. Clara❤️
Clara, I am happy to hear your zinnias are blooming! Yes heat and humidity make it difficult to work in the garden. Thank you ♥️
Pam, your zinnias are beautiful! Their pretty blooms and bright color make me smile. The arrangement you created is absolutely stunning! You always create the most gorgeous floral arrangements. I planted several zinnia packets last year and had pretty good luck. However, this year they are just not doing well. The have very few petals and look more like a small wildflower. I’m wondering if maybe I received some bad seeds. I may have to order from Johnny’s Seeds next year. Thanks for giving us a tour of your zinnia garden. It was the perfect start to my day! Happy Tuesday, my dear friend!
This year has been difficult because of loads of rain and late frost. Thankfully, the zinnias have thrived. Thank you sweet friend!
I love zinnias! Your garden always inspires me! I grew some herbs from seeds this year and they’ve done well. Now I want to try zinnias! Thanks for sharing!
Stacy, how fun to grow herbs from seeds. I have never tried this, but I should!
Ah I grow Zinnias too!
They are great stand alone flowers!
Wow those are so pretty! I especially like the shot with the sunflowers. I remember one year my mother in-law had them growing in her vegetable garden. She showed me how to open the flower and get the seeds from them I was able to take them home and plant them and in no time they were growing! Happy Days!
Thanks so much Liz. What a sweet memory of your grandmother. Have a wonderful week!
Oh how I love your Zinnias and the Joseph May poem was darling.
I am going to purchase Johnny Seeds for here for next spring. The off brand I purchased this past Spring never germinated!
Your centerpiece is stunning my friend.
Happy Tuesday!
Thank you Nancy. So far, Johnny seeds have done well. I recommend them, they are in Maine. Not too far from your summer home.
I ordered the catalog! 😊
Yay!
Awww, this post is just so lovely. I was peering out over my garden from a second story window this morning and recall thinking that the garden just needs a little more pizzazz. Now, reading your post, I think that next year zinnias dotted here and there would be just the thing. Have a great day, Pam!
Cindie, it is a great idea to dot some zinnias around for color!
What a glorious rainbow of zinnia color…..just love the poem… Seems that Johnny’s Seeds will be the go to source for next Summer’s garden… Your arrangement is simply beautiful and perfectly paired with the table covering. Thank you, dear one,
for your ever uplifting gardens and spirit of giving.
Thank you Mary. I enjoy sharing, it gives me great pleasure!
Absolutely beautiful Pam! This year I only planted a few zinnia seeds and some of my zinnias from last year popped up! 😉 What a surprise! lol! Your garden is wonderful and I know you must be enjoying it very much!
Thanks Elizabeth. I always have zinnias from the previous year to crop up!
Wow! The flower arrangement is outstanding.
Thanks Alice!
I just love the beautiful and bright, cherry colors. I am getting ready to get the ground ready for sunflowers for fall. I love all flowers for sure. You always have such beauties growing. Hugs and blessings to you. Cindy
Thank you Cindy. I will look forward to your fall sunflowers!
Simply gorgeous, Pam! The colors!
Amalia
xo
Thank you Amalia!
Hi Pam,
The Zinnias are stunning! The arrangement with the other flowers is so beautiful. I remember my Aunt (who had a green thumb and a beautiful yard) grew Zinnias. She did the most beautiful flower arrangements. In fact, she did the flowers for my rehearsal dinner (which included Zinnias) and the bouquets for my wedding. I am going to have to try them next year. 🙂
Lynda, thanks for sharing those sweet memories. I know the arrangements with the zinnias were beautiful!
One of my favorite summer flowers. I think I plant mine too far apart — I love them clumped together like this. How colorful and beautiful!
Thanks Jeanie!
A beautiful bang for the buck Pam! I’ve got to find a way to bunny proof my area to plant zinnia seeds next year.
Yes, they are! It has been so wet that we have still had plenty of clover for our bunny population.
Zinnias output of flowers will always amaze me. Yours look beautiful, Pam. Looks like you added some of the Queen reds and peach seeds to your garden 🙂
Thanks so much Rachelle.
Lovely colour Pam!
Blessings sweet friend,
Jennifer
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Wonderful flowers! So happy…Thank you!
Thanks so much, Maristella!
Pam, your zinnias are a grade of pure happiness! One of my favorite flowers it shouts summertime to me. This post brings such eye candy. Hope you are not drowning in all this rain we are having……….
Emily, thank you. Zinnias definitely shout summer. We have had three straight days without rain. It rained near us, we just missed it!