Benary's Giant Lilac - Zinnia

Benary's Giant Lilac is a tall annual with large, double lilac flowers on branching stems. The long stems make it a strong choice for cut-flower beds, while its color brings height and a soft purple note to sunny borders. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/195927/zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-lilac-benarys-giant-series/details) describes flowers from mid-summer into autumn and a mature height around one metre. Use the plant where its height and flower stems have room to develop. ## Maintenance Deadhead to prolong flowering. Pinch young stems to encourage branching when a bushier plant is preferred; leave them unpinched when long stems for cutting are the priority. Keep good air movement around the foliage.