Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Benary's Giant Lilac is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Benary's Giant Lilac requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Benary's Giant Lilac from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Benary's Giant Lilac about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Benary's Giant Lilac

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Benary's Giant Lilac is a tender plant.

Harvesting Benary's Giant Lilac