Zinnia Lilliput Purple Gem Seeds

Zinnia Liliput Purple Gem Seed – Irish Plants Direct

 

A compact and free flowering annual producing masses of small, double purple blooms.

 

Zinnia Liliput Purple Gem is valued for its rich colour and neat habit, making it ideal for bedding, borders, and containers. The cheerful flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, adding ecological value and seasonal charm.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Flowering continuously through summer, it provides reliable colour and is perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator friendly schemes, and decorative planting.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams.

 

Sow March to May indoors or direct from April.

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 21°C.

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun.

Height/Spread 25 to 35 cm tall, 20 to 25 cm spread.

Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cover lightly with fine soil and keep moist until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20 to 25 cm apart. Harden off before planting out after last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage abundant blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the display and maintain tidy growth. Zinnias thrive in sunny positions and are excellent for bedding, borders, and seasonal displays.

 

Uses and Benefits

Compact plants with double purple blooms.

Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Easy to grow annual with long flowering season.

Perfect for bedding, borders, and containers.

Adds vibrant colour and cottage garden charm to summer displays.

 

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