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Zinnias grow well in containers. Learn about zinnia care in pots, and get your sweet zinnia blooms off to a great start.

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Zinnias are well adapted to grow in containers and pots, since they are heat loving plants.

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When you plant zinnia flowers in pots you can place the flowers anywhere, and as long as they are in a sunny location, they should thrive and grow.

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Choose any pot that you love, as long as it is big enough to accommodate your flowers, and also has good drainage.

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If direct sowing zinnia seeds, wait until the risk of frost has passed.

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If you start zinnia seeds indoors early, you will be able to transplant larger seedlings out into your pot, instead of just planting seeds.

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If starting the zinnia seedlings indoors, make sure to harden off  the young plants before transplanting out.

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It's also important to wait until the risk of all frost has passed, as these plants will perish in a late spring frost.

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Follow the guidelines for spacing on your zinnia seed package, as spacing is variety dependent, and water in well after planting.

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Zinnias thrive in full sunlight, so place the pot filled with zinnias in a warm sunny spot.

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Zinnias grown in full sun are also less at risk to developing diseases, such as powdery mildew, which can occur in moist and shady locations.

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The soil should be well drained, and allowed to dry slightly between waterings.

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Zinnias are drought tolerant, however will quickly wilt when the soil becomes very dry.

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If you notice wilting from lack of water, water immediately and deeply, and the plants should bounce right back if you have caught them in time.

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The best way to keep your zinnias blooming is to deadhead the spent blooms. This will divert energy from seedmaking back into flower production.

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Zinnias thrive in containers, and are a wonderful addition to container gardening. Spread the pots around the garden for a bright pop of color.

For more information on zinnia care in pots, see the full tutorial!