Zinnia Benary’s Giant Lilac
Zinnia elegans
Double lilac flowers on tall stems blooming summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Seed Count: Approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 4-5’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
photo by @fanna_and_flora
Zinnia elegans
Double lilac flowers on tall stems blooming summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Seed Count: Approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 4-5’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
photo by @fanna_and_flora
Zinnia elegans
Double lilac flowers on tall stems blooming summer through fall. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Seed Count: Approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 4-5’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
photo by @fanna_and_flora