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Zinnia elegans( LILLIPUT GEM SERIES)
Dwarf Garden Zinnia, Lilliput Gem Zinnia
The compact, but long-stemmed, zinnias in the Lilliput Gem series produce large, fully double blooms that are round and have flattened petals. They were developed by the German seed company, Benary, and come in bright colors such as lilac purple, yellow, orange, rose, red, pink and white. Blooming begins in late spring to early summer and will continue to frost if the flowers are regularly cut or deadheaded (pruned when spent). They are very desirable to butterflies and bees and single blooms remain attractive for several days. Once pollinated, the flowers turn brown and release brown, flattened seeds that will germinate on their own if allowed to fall to the ground.
Well-suited for both formal and informal garden plantings, tall zinnias grow best in average, well-drained soil and full sun. Warm weather is a must for zinnias. Their seeds germinate readily in warm garden soil, so they are easily planted outdoors. When the summer temperatures heat up these Mexican natives thrive, especially if provided regular water. As the summer wanes, zinnias often develop the foliar fungal disease, powdery mildew. These butterfly magnets will add height and explosive color to any border. Be sure to plant extra to harvest as cutflowers.
12 - 1
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun
16"-18" / 40.6cm - 45.7cm
10"-12" / 25.4cm - 30.5cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Indeterminate
Hybrid Origin, Mexico
Neutral
Well Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Very Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Rose
Brown
Green
Yes
No
Single, Double
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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