Dally with the daisy, a tough, drought resistant flower of both perennial and annual lineage. Daisies perform best in full sun. Light requirements are full sun to partial shade. Just when the rest of the garden is blanching under the summer sun, the zinnia comes into its own, popping out in bright blossoms ranging from pink, orange, and yellow, to scarlet, white and bicolors. Various species display different petal shapes and range from 6 to 36 inches in height.
Zinnias prefer full sun, dry air and heat.
Hardy Bulbs Bulbs are perfect for the plant 'em and leave 'em crowd. Once established, they perform reliably year after year. Their distinctive shades offer the first glimpses of color in early spring. When planting, use a trowel or bulb-planting tool to make a hole that's slightly deeper than the recommended planting depth. Add a little sand and set the bulb firmly to prevent air pockets.