This heat-loving annual creates a colorful mat of yellow flowers from summer through the first frost.
Creeping zinnia hugs the ground and sprawls to create a colorful mat of yellow flowers and tough green foliage.
Creeping zinnia begins blooming in early summer and continues flowering with gusto until the first frost.
Space plants at least 12 to 14 inches apart.
Some trailing varieties spread even more so ensure to give them sufficient room.
Light
A location in full sun is best.
Creeping zinnia will grow in part shade, but won’t flower as profusely.
However, good drainage is essential.
Especially in the early stages after planting, regular watering is important to encourage a strong root system.
If planted in fertile garden soil, it usually does not need fertilization at all.
Potted plants, on the other hand, benefit from a monthly system of a slow-release all-purpose granulargarden fertilizer.
If the foliage starts looking yellowish, use a liquid fertilizer for a quick nutrient boost.
Potting and Repotting Creeping Zinnia
Use pots with large drainage holes and well-draining potting soil.
Creeping zinnia is best paired with other heat-loving annuals in a container measuring 18 or 24 inches in diameter.
Keep in mind that potted plants need much more watering than plants in garden soil.
This applies especially to hanging baskets, which dry out even faster.
Repotting wont be necessary for this annual plant.
Pests and Problems
Creeping zinnia is free of any serious pests and diseases.
It is also deer-resistant.
It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches.
The plant has a mounded habit of 6 to 8 inches tall and 12 to 14 inches wide.
Varieties include Talya Bright and Talya Great Yellow.
Gazania
Gazaniais very easy to grow because of its extreme heat and drought tolerance.
It has beautiful flowers stretching to 4 inches across and come in vibrant colors.
It is most commonly grown as an annual.
Pentas
Pentasis a pollinator magnet that blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions.
Blooms come in shades of pink, white, red, and lavender.
This annual plant grows well both in the ground and in containers.
Creeping zinnia is not toxic to dogs and other pets.
