How to Use zinnia in a Sentence

zinnia

noun
  • Expect more blooms when grown with zinnias in full sun.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Don't plant zinnias right at the base of fennel.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • There was a year that my mom planted zinnias from seed in front of our house.
    — Maria Panaritis, Philly.com, 30 May 2018
  • Bring in the rainbow with a sunny patch full of vivid zinnias.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Direct sow zinnias in mid-May once the threat of frost has passed.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Then sit back and watch your zinnia patch mature and flourish.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 13 Aug. 2018
  • While zinnias like warm soil, this isn't a problem in the South.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Get out to the garden to cut the last of the zinnias before the first frosty night.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • In the sun use zinnias, cosmos, vinca, moss rose and purslane.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Learn nine things that will keep zinnias blooming again and again, all summer long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • Take a moment to watch a bee sleep in a zinnia or sunflower.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • Salvia’s tall spikes complement zinnias’ cheery round blooms well.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Grab armfuls of dahlias, zinnias, asters, and strawflowers to share with friends.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Marigolds and zinnias are also easy to direct sow in the garden.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • But as the days shorten and the weather cools, zinnias will begin to fade.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Be sure to wash your hands after handling zinnias or wear gloves when pruning.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
  • Here's what to do with fading zinnias at the end of the growing season.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Support the tomatoes with cages or stakes to keep them from shading your zinnias.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Here are the best companion plants to grow with your zinnias this season.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Like cosmos, zinnias can begin blooming in as six to eight weeks.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Label the envelope with the date and type of zinnia.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Wrapping This works well for long rows of peonies (or dahlias, or zinnias).
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Green thumbs can stock up on zinnias, hibiscus, palms, herbs, tomatoes and much more.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 17 May 2017
  • Your marigolds and zinnias are leggy, dahlias have fewer blooms, and coleus are forming seed spikes.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Pick plants that pump out plenty of blooms all season, such as zinnia, scabiosa, salpiglossis and cleome.
    — Ciscoe Morris, The Seattle Times, 12 July 2017
  • Vibrant, easy-care zinnias bloom from summer into fall.
    — Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • In mid-August plant transplants of zinnias, marigolds and celosias that are in bud but not yet in bloom.
    — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 11 July 2018
  • Mint may also overrun your zinnias if allowed to spread in the garden.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Prune the vines regularly to keep them from taking over your zinnias.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026

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