Looking for suggestions on zinnias to plant in your garden this year? Here are some recommended varieties:
April Shelhon, Botanical Interests: “I love the cactus-flower varieties that are heirlooms and go back to the 1930s. They’re 2- to 3-feet tall and have a twisted petal that does resemble a cactus. They are just so different.” Another favorite is Northern Lights, “with its harmony of purples and pinks.”
Renee Shepherd, Renee’s Garden: Apricot Blush “has unusual soft, warm shades of rose through salmon and makes a beautiful cut flower.” She also likes her Bling Bling mix with its selected orange, yellow and “sultry purple” flowers, as well as Mighty Lion, a cactus-flowered zinnia which is a double and warm-colored. For borders or containers, favorites include Persian carpet (“itap like a tapestry of cream, gold and chestnut”) and Pixie Sunshine.
Robin Ruether, Burpee: Forecast zinnias are Burpee’s newest release and already among its most popular in 2018. Other longtime favorites include Raspberry Lemonade Mix and Cut & Come Again Mix, while a variety like Zahara Sunburst is great for containers.
All-America Selections flower winner for 2018: Zinnia Queeny Lime Orange has 2- to 4-inch blooms that change color from dark coral/peach/orange to a light peach with a dark center as the flower matures. They’re available from multiple seed sources, including and
