Zinnia "Liliput Purple Gem" (Zinnia elegans) delights with round inflorescences that take on a splendid purple colour. This variety constitutes a great addition to every garden arrangement. This plant would be ideal, if you wish to introduce more colour to your garden. It grows 55 cm tall and looks great on borders accompanied by other summer flowers. It also works great as cut flower, since it retains freshness in vases for a long time.

This undemanding and easily cultivated annual plant belongs to a small group of plants that survive hot and sunny summers very well. Choose sunny sites for zinnia cultivation. It will grow best on fertile and permeable soils. Zinnia seeds should be sown in the middle of spring in a warm and sunny room. After approximately 5 - 6 weeks the seedlings may be transferred to the permanent site. However, you should commence with this activity only after the last spring frosts have passed.

Each package contains 0.5 g of purple "Liliput Purple Gem" zinnia seeds. The package information contains a growing guide and the sow-by date.

• Weight: 0.5 g
• Height: 55 cm
• Use: Ornamental - borders, cut flower
• Flowering period: middle of summer - first autumn frosts
• Flower colour: purple
• Vegetation form: annual
• Flower type: round inflorescences
• Site: sunny; fertile, permeable soil