{"product_id":"benary-s-giant-dupont-lilac-zinnia-seeds","title":"Benary’s Giant Dupont Lilac Zinnia Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenary’s Giant Lilac Zinnia\u003cbr\u003eZinnia elegans\u003cbr\u003eSeeds per Package: 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Lilac’ (Benary’s Giant Lilac zinnia) is an annual cultivar bred for exceptionally large, fully double lavender‑to‑lilac blooms and strong, long stems. Part of the well‑known Benary’s Giant series, it’s prized by cut‑flower growers and home gardeners alike for dependable, high‑impact summer and fall color. Zinnias are native to Mexico and Central America and perform best in warm, sunny sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ‘Benary’s Giant Lilac’ in full sun for the most prolific flowering and the sturdiest stems; plants grown in shade become leggy and produce fewer blooms. It prefers fertile, well‑drained garden soil—amend heavy clay with compost to improve texture and drainage—but will tolerate average soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged sites and excessive high‑nitrogen feeding, which encourages lush foliage at the expense of flowers. A light side‑dressing of balanced fertilizer midseason will support continuous bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds germinate readily with warmth and light, so start them indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier display or direct‑sow after the danger of frost when soils have warmed. Sow on the surface or cover only very lightly and keep the medium evenly moist; expect germination in about 7–14 days at warm temperatures. No cold stratification is required. When transplanting, harden off seedlings for several days to reduce shock and space established plants to allow good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants typically reach 18–36 inches (45–90 cm) tall with a 12–18 inch (30–45 cm) spread depending on fertility and pruning; space plants about 12–18 inches apart. Taller specimens benefit from staking or growing in sheltered sites to prevent wind damage. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one season but will bloom heavily from midsummer until the first frost with regular deadheading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Benary’s Giant Lilac’ is outstanding for fresh cutting—large, showy flower heads on strong stems make it a florist favorite—and its blooms also press and dry well for crafts and dried arrangements. It attracts bees and butterflies while in bloom and is an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, cutting gardens, and containers where bold, long‑lasting color is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53315179741489,"sku":"15-04-01","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/9979\/3457\/files\/CopyofUntitled_InstagramPost_45_97.png?v=1774038574","url":"https:\/\/zillsygarden.com\/products\/benary-s-giant-dupont-lilac-zinnia-seeds","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}