Think bold, think bright Think zinnias

IF you like vivid, brightly coloured blooms that look equally lovely in the border or when cut and arranged in a vase, then zinnias have to be on your must-grow list. Tall or short, long-stemmed or bushy, single or double – these brilliantly coloured daisies come in nearly every colour and they are a doddle to grow from seed.

There are some two dozen species of zinnia, with most originating in Mexico, a few growing further south and a few in south-western parts of the USA. So it’s safe to say that they enjoy the sun. In fact, they insist