creeping zinnia

Creeping zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) should be watered every 1 to 2 days, depending upon the weather and soil conditions. During the growing season, you should water deeply so that the soil is moist at least 2 to 3 inches down. To ensure this, water the ground until it begins to flow out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. If your zinnias look wilted, this is a good indication that they need to be watered more frequently. During the winter months, water a little less often. Once the temperatures drop to freezing, you don’t need to water at all as the plants will not be actively growing.

Creeping zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) prefers full sun, ensuring the plant receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is best to place the plant in a location that receives the most amount of sunlight early in the morning. It is preferable for the creeping zinnia to receive sun from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, helping it to remain warm and also to ensure ample levels of photosynthesis occur. If you have limited sun, this species should do best in a spot that has partial shade in the late afternoon to ensure it does not get too warm.

Creeping zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) should be pruned twice a year to help promote healthy growth and encourage more dense flowering. Prune the plant in early spring just as the new growth emerges and again in mid-summer after the first round of blooms fade. For each pruning session, cut back the stems by 1-half to 3-quarters of their original length. This encourages the production of new blooms and creates a more compact and tidy shape.