NPK for Zinnia or Dahlias?
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Are Dahlia and Zinnia the same plant?
Comments (5)KRP, Like Debbie said, they aren't the same at all. Dahlia flowered zinnias have a flower form rather similar to one form of dahlia. I like to grow zinnias myself. Oddly, there are cactus flowered dahlias, and there are also cactus flowered zinnias, and they also look rather similar. But the plants and leaves are different. MM...See MoreDahlias, zinnias , impatients
Comments (2)Padmaja, I think we agree that it would look better to have the taller plants in the middle and the shorter plants to the outside. Impatiens aren't very tall, so they should be at the outside. However, impatiens need much less sun than dahlias or zinnias, so shade may be a factor. That leaves the problem of the dahlias and zinnias. Are your dahlias in the form of tubers or seeds? And how tall are they supposed to grow? I am a big fan of zinnias, but since they are seeds, you may not have room for them in the 4-foot circle. The 15 dahlias may take up all of the central space. You might plant both dahlias and zinnias in the central area, with the idea that the zinnias will bloom first and that they can be removed as the dahlias come into bloom, but I am uncertain how long it will take your dahlias to bloom. It takes zinnias about two months to begin blooming from seed. I don't know what variety of zinnia seeds you have, and zinnias range from six inches high to over three feet high, depending on the variety. At this time we don't know enough details about your dahlias and zinnias to make good recommendations about where to put them. MM...See MoreLooking for Purple Dahlia Zinnia
Comments (3)I have some leftover commercial Giant Dahlia Deep Purple and Giant Dahlia Dream which is light purple. Let me know if you want either or both. Jackie...See MoreHave: Giant Zinnias, Balsam, Marigolds, Skyscraper Sunflowers
Comments (8)I am interested in your Marigold Golden Guardian and Tiger Eyes. I have a red sunflower (I'll have to look up the variety tonight). I also have mixed heucheras (great plants for part shade) and two hostas. The hostas are Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', a large blue hosta, and also an unnamed light green very large hosta with large fragrant flowers that blooms late July/August (my favorite!). Neither of the hostas are quite ready (need a good frost). I usually make my packets for at least 100 or more seeds, but am not particular about the size of the exchange. Do any of those interest you? Thanks for considering. GardenPrincess...See Moredaleyc
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