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Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'

Zinnia elegans

Benary's Giant Lilac is part of the Zinnia genus and is a Common zinnia variety. Its scientific name is Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lilac'. This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Normally growing to a mature height of 40.0 cm (1.30 feet), Benary's Giant Lilac grows with a erect-like habit.

Mexico is believed to be where Benary's Giant Lilac originates from.

Benary's Giant Lilac Common zinnia is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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

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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 soil ph of 5.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - 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

Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac' information

How long does Benary's Giant Lilac take to grow?

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