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Best Red Flowers for Your Garden


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Zinnia

One of the best annual cut flowers, zinnias bloom in a wide range of colors. They don't mind hot, dry conditions and will reward you with flowers all summer long.

Plant Name: Zinnia elegans

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide

Zones: Annual

Plant it with: Zinnia looks gorgeous with finer-textured cosmos or brightly colored marigolds.

Click here to learn more about growing zinnias


weddingflowers777 says:
The original zinnias were found in the early 1500s in the wilds of Mexico. Thanks for great post! h...
The original zinnias were found in the early 1500s in the wilds of Mexico. Thanks for great post! http://www.mayweddingflowers.com/red-wedding-flowers
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The original zinnias were found in the early 1500s in the wilds of Mexico. Thanks for great post! http://www.mayweddingflowers.com/red-wedding-flowers

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