Zinnia elegans Lilliput mix

From the large Asteraceae family, Zinnia 'Lilliput' mix is an annual plant that grows to a medium size (50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) tall and 25cm (10in) wide) and produces numerous colourful and vibrant flowers from July until the first frost. Its official name is Zinnia elegans 'Lilliput' mix.

Its stiff and well-branched stems bear large, round and pale green leaves. This elegant Zinnia gets its name from the small size of its flowers (3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter). The terminal and solitary flowers are compound heads made up of florets with broad petals that form beautiful hemispherical pompoms.

Although the flowers are not fragrant, they do attract butterflies that come to feed on their nectar.

The bushy silhouette of the Pompon Zinnia makes it suitable for use at the front of flower beds, just behind low-growing plants, or in containers on the terrace. Zinnia prefer a warm and sunny location. Its water needs are quite low, so a well-drained soil will suit it perfectly.

The sturdy stems of the 'Lilliput' Zinnia have excellent vase life and can be used to create small and colourful summer bouquets. Combine it in your flower beds with Marigolds, Indian Roses, Ageratum, and Red Salvias.