Want to grow beautiful zinnias and enjoy a healthy, thriving garden? This guide shares the best flowers that make great plant partners for a thriving zinnia garden.
Calendula This pretty flower thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and attracts ladybugs, hoverflies, and other beneficial predators, creating a natural pest patrol that keeps unwanted visitors away from your zinnias.
Cosmos Cosmos bring a touch of whimsy to your zinnia bed, perfectly complementing the bolder blooms with their airy grace. Beyond their appearance, cosmos act as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
MarigoldMarigold's strong scent acts as a natural pest deterrent, repelling nematodes, whiteflies, and some beetles, keeping your zinnias safe from harm.
SunflowerSunflowers are powerhouses for attracting pollinators! Bees and butterflies flock to these cheerful giants, benefiting your zinnias in turn.
Borage Borage is a beautiful annual tolerates both full sun and partial shade, while thriving in well-drained soil. Borage attracts pollinators like bees, ensuring a continuous stream of visitors to your zinnias throughout the summer.
Sweet AlyssumThis low-growing annual thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and loves to fill in those empty spots around the base of your taller zinnias. Sweet alyssum attracts hoverflies and other beneficial insects, adding another layer of protection for your zinnias from harmful pests.
PetuniasWith varieties tolerating both full sun and partial shade, petunias can fill in gaps while adapting to your garden’s layout. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, ensuring a steady stream of visitors to your zinnias throughout the summer.
Follow along to learn more about companion planting ideas for zinnias.