Description
Benarys Giant Lilac Zinnia is a tall Zinnia elegans cut-flower variety grown for oversized, double-layered blooms in a spectrum of lavender, lilac, and soft purple tones. The rounded dahlia-like flowers can reach about 5 inches across on sturdy 4 ft. stems, bringing pastel summer color to bouquets, annual borders, and full-sun cut flower rows.
Why Grow It
- Large double zinnia blooms can reach about 5 inches across with a rounded dahlia-like form.
- Lilac, lavender, and soft purple flower tones create a cooler pastel companion to red, pink, and white zinnias.
- Tall 4 ft. stems are useful for cutting, bouquet work, and summer event flowers.
- Warm-season annuals grow quickly in heat and bloom more with regular cutting or deadheading.
- Includes 25 Non-GMO seeds for full-sun cut flower gardens.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Mature height | About 4 ft. tall with strong cut-flower stems |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through frost with regular cutting or deadheading |
| Seed count | 25 Non-GMO seeds |
| Flower color | Lilac, lavender, and soft purple double blooms with a rounded dahlia-like form |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow after the last frost once soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Sow about 1/4 in. deep and avoid disturbing roots when transplanting. |
| Spacing | 12-18 in. apart in full-sun cut-flower rows or annual borders |
| Germination | Fast; often less than one week at 70-95 F with steady moisture |
Best For
- cut flower rows
- pastel summer bouquets
- full-sun annual beds
- pollinator plantings
- cottage garden borders
- lavender and lilac color themes
Packet Details
Includes 25 Non-GMO seeds. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Zinnias prefer warmth, so avoid planting into cold soil and keep young plants moving steadily without becoming root bound.
FAQ
What color is Benarys Giant Lilac?
Plants produce a spectrum of light purple tones, including lavender, lilac, and soft rosy purple blooms.
How large are the flowers?
Under good nutrition and warm growing conditions, blooms can reach about 5 inches across on tall stems.
When should I sow zinnia seeds?
Direct sow after the last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early in cells that reduce root disturbance.
How do I keep zinnias blooming?
Cut flowers often or remove spent blooms. Regular cutting helps encourage more stems through summer and into frost.
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