Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'

Zinnia elegans

'Benary's Giant Lime'

Approx 30 seeds

Large heads of lime flowers, perfect for picking.

Sow: Spring & Summer

How: Sow either in cell trays or punnets, 5mm deep covered with a fine layer of seed mix or vermiculite. Protect from slugs & snails. Germination 7 - 14 days

Where: Full sun

Spacing: Transplant to 20cm - 30cm spacings.

Height: 1m – 1.5m

Growing Tips: Pinch out the tips when around 15cm tall, this will encourage lots of side shoots. Pick blooms when old enough, check by wobbling the stem, if the head shakes then leave a little longer. Keep picking for continued flowering.