S_I said:This is a old thread but your bluish white zinnia inspired me to breed my own zinnias! ...and I prefer my flowers in cool shades.
Hello Sayuri,
Nice name. This is an old thread, but your message here answers some of my uncertainties over in the Houzz GardenWeb message thread.
S_I said:I have impression that zinnia came from summer wet areas and they seem prone to powdery mildew where I live. I don't get it that people always blame dampness for PM.
I agree. That is a common misconception. We will discuss Powdery Mildew in subsequent messages over at GardenWeb. Since this is an old thread, I will continue my response over at GardenWeb in the "It can be fun to breed your own zinnias" message thread in the Annuals forum there. You were wise to leave your response here, because it helped me understand your reference to a bluish white zinnia. I will start composing a response to your query over at GardenWeb, because that is an active message thread, and other participants might join in with helpful comments.
ZM
