Happy Thursday! I sound like a broken record when I say how quickly the year is flying by. Can you believe the first day of August is next Tuesday?
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 ESV
I have a tall glass of sweet iced tea with a sprig of mint to offer you as we venture out in the sweltering heat to view the garden’s most colorful flowers…zinnias.
This is the third year that I have ordered zinnia seeds from Johnny’s Seeds. I love the variety and quality that they offer. I will identify in case you want to order. This is not a paid advertisement, just that I have been pleased with their zinnia and sunflower seeds.
Benarys Giant Purple! Zinnias are perfect for a cutting garden! They make a beautiful single color or a mixed color bouquet. Zinnias also mix well with sunflowers, dahlias, hydrangeas, etc!
RM planted three beds of zinnias this year. One is next to the Sunshine Cottage. A long raised bed in the back of the garden is divided into three sections with zinnias, sunflowers and wildflowers. The third one is beside our driveway with the woodlands in the background.
Benarys Giant Golden Yellow! Deadheading greatly benefits zinnias as it promotes more blooms!
Benarys Giant Deep Red. Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, as they grow quickly and bloom heavily!
All of the reds are brilliant in color! Zinnias are a pollinator’s paradise. Bees and butterflies love them!
Zinnias love full sun and are well suited for our hot Alabama summers
Queeny Lime Blush…
…with its soft coloring!
This is the first year to plant the Queeny Lime Blush, but I will definitely order the seeds again!
This bed of zinnias is at the back of the garden behind the Japanese maple with its twinkling lights!
I love this coral color from the Pro Cut Bicolor!
Cactus Flowered Mix! We have several colors in the mix!
American Goldfinches love our zinnia bed that is front of the woodlands. They can quickly escape to the woods if they notice RM’s camera! This raised bed of zinnias is by our driveway.
Queeny Red Lime is one of my favorites. We planted these last year and I ordered the seeds again.
Zinnias are annuals, but we always have them appear in random places from last year’s seeds. We had several to appear in our sunflower patch this year. Zinnias do not like to be transplanted, planting from seeds produces a happy and healthy crop.
Queeny Pure Orange! The Monarch butterflies usually appear in mid October on their flight southward. The zinnias are their favorite flower in our garden.
Cactus Flowered Mix! Zinnia seeds are very small and should be sown about 1/4-inch deep! Good news, zinnias are deer resistant!
“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
I was surprised, but glad, when I reviewed this photo and discovered a honey bee was also enjoying our zinnias…thrilled it decided to join us!
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a delightful day!
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Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Just gorgeous Pam! I need some raised beds for zinnias next year as the bunnies eat the tender seedlings.I especially love the Queeny Lime Blush variety! Love the bokeh effect from your twinkling lights in the background. Happy Thursday. ♥
Thank you, Mary. The Queeny Lime Blush is amazing! Stay cool!
Oh those Queeny Lime Blush Zinnias are my fav!!! Your zinnias are spectacular. Can’t imagine the wonderful colors in your garden!! Breathtaking!!
I never had a bunny problem til this house. Not sure who eats more..bunnies or deer!
Thank you, Shirley. Zinnias are so colorful and easy to grow. Oh those pesky little bunnies!
My zinnias at home died (lack of love) while I was up north. So I’m taking extra pleasure in seeing yours! They’re fabulous!
I am so glad you enjoyed, Jeanie!
How marvelous to have an explosion of color in the garden when it is so hot outside. Love the Joseph May poem!!
Carole, it is an explosion of color!
Beautiful! I’ve been very pleased withJohnny’s seeds also. Do you fertilize them? My early morning routine now is to stroll to my raised bed with coffee cup and shears in hand, then water, water, water!!
Roxanne, we have not fertilized. Yes it is water, water, water here! Thank you and stay cool!
Your zinnias are gorgeous. The last 2 years have been challenging for our zinnias. Either deer, bunnies or both are eating the tops of so we never have blooms. We have lovely green stems! I do so enjoy seeing yours. I appreciate the various names as we’re ordering from Johnny’s next year. We’ll have to figure a way to cover them to protect them. Otherwise, the animals will have gourmet zinnias! 😂 Stay cool. Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara. I am so sorry bunnies or deer are feasting on your zinnias. Stay cool ♥️
Fabulous photos Pam, your zinnias are indeed breathtakingly beautiful!
Thank you, Jenna!
Stunning! Just stunning! One of my mother’s favorites.
Thank you, Sherry!
Mesmerizing I just loved it worth watching, appreciate your efforts.
Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed!
Sooooo pretty. I know you have great weather most of the year but we only have this short window of summer months up here in the midwest and I hate that it is going to be August next week already. Time sure does fly. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. It is so hard to believe it will be August!
What a beautiful flower. I just have a tiny spot to garden but will be adding these to plant next season.
Thank you, Nonie, a tiny spot will provide many blooms!
Beautiful mix of colors, Pam! I grew (multi-color) zinnias from seed this year instead of my Mexican sunflowers, and boy, have they delivered! I had to pull several and out into pots so they wouldn’t overtake my perennials! I have started saving some of those seeds for next year, and planted a few more existing seeds to overplant where my crocosmia were, hoping for more late summer blooms. .
Thank you, Rita. Zinnias can be prolific if they are happy. You should see late blooms!
Pam, I am having a delightful day now that I have been showered with your one-of-a-kind zinnia blooms!! I am sure the butterflies feel as if they have reached heaven when they arrive in your backyard!
Thanks so much, Mary. The butterflies and hummingbirds love them!
My-O-My what a beautiful array…. It is off we’ll be to Johnny’s Seeds for certain….Agree with you
on the Queeny varieties. Your photos are exquisite in detail…and just look at the ordered formation of those details …. God’s paintbrush is flawless and exacting… Bless you for the iced
tea … it really enhanced the stroll. Delicious ~
Thank you, Mary. Iced tea is a necessity today. I am so happy you enjoyed the stroll!
My love of color was satisfied this morning..your zinnia’s are breath taking. All my favorite colors too! And the Joseph May poem tickled my funny. My late neighbor back in NC grew the largest zinnias I’ve ever seen. She only had a few in her very small patch and babied them.
Love the firey hot colors of Zinnias! I used to let me son clip-clip them and he loved being a big boy picking the flowers! Such a happy time with a happy flower!
If you love color, zinnias will deliver! A fun memory with your son!
Heavenly garden with amazing zinnias!!!
Thank you my friend!
Pam, your zinnias are amazing! Thank you for the beautiful stroll through your garden.
Thanks so much, Dianne!
Lovely photos of your zinnias. So many pretty ones. I didn’t know there were so many varieties.
Thanks so much, Liz!
You have some beautiful zinnias! I didn’t know there were so many varieties. Lovely photos!
Thanks so much, Liz.
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the Queeny Lime Bush and the other Lime Bush as well. But truth be told… I love all the zinnias!
Walking out into your garden and seeing all the beautiful colors must make your heart go pitter-pat.
I have babied my zinnias and kept them hidden with chicken wire from the bunnies. The chicken wire is gone now. And because of you, I am glad to hear that deer do not like zinnias! I can stop worrying!
Beau pictures of your stunning zinnias!
Thank you, Nancy. I hope your zinnias give you an explosion of color!
Beautiful zinnias. When I’ve planted seeds the squirrels dig them up and eat. Bunnies are eating my flowers now and the hostas.
Nancy, those pesky squirrels and bunnies!
Gorgeous zinnias! I love, love your raised beds brimming with different varieties and colors. Just breathtaking! With the wet spring we had do you remember when you planted the seed? I wish I could have zinnias. They remind me of my mother.
Beautiful post!
Thank you, Bonnie. We planted seeds in early May!
Absolutely stunning photos, a real treat for the eyes.
Thanks so much!
Pam, you have such a stunning variety of zinnias! I don’t think I could choose a favorite. They are all beautiful! Their bright cheerful colors just makes me smile! Happy Friday, sweet friend!
Thank you, sweet friend!
Your zinnia photos last year inspired me to plant more zinnias this year. I’m so happy that I did. I absolutely LOVE the variety of zinnias you have. Just gorgeous!
Cindie, I am so glad you planted more zinnias this year. They are one of the best summer flowers!
I’ve always enjoyed zinnias for their bright colors that always make me smile.
Zinnias and the summer garden seem to go together!
Oh, how beautiful! I have never seen so many varieties of zinnias all in one place. They are absolutely one of my all-time favorite flowers. It was such a joy to see so many here in this post today.
Thank you, Cheryl. I love zinnias and their colors!
Pam, how did you plant the zinnia seeds? Did you just mix them together and broadcast them in your beds? Could you give us information on what you did to have such a beautiful array of colors? I’m thinking of planting some seeds now for a late summer bloom.
Hi Donna! I ordered several different colors and we do mix them up and plant them about a quarter to half inch deep. You should be able to have late summer/early fall blooms! Enjoy!