Zinnias need full sun and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water to thrive.Their bloom time is summer to fall. To care for cut Zinnias, strip foliage near the bottom of the stem and cut the stems to the vase you are using, then fill a clean vase with lukewarm water and add flower food if needed. No leaves should be touching water.
Cosmos need full sun and not a lot of water is how Cosmos thrive. Their bloom time is summer and fall. To care for cut Cosmos, strip foliage near the bottom of the stem and trim the stems to fit a clean vase. Fill the vase with room temperature water and add flower food. No leaves should be touching water.
Marigolds need full sun to part sun and 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 7.5 cm) weekly to thrive. Their bloom time is spring to fall. To cut and care for cut marigolds, you need to go to the marigolds early in the morning, preferably after watering. Once cut, strip all foliage from the stems and put them in a clean vase with room temperature water with flower food. WARNING: Marigolds can produce irritating sap when cut or handled, so always wear gloves when handling marigolds.