We're offering you a 15 Garden Ready Zinnia Giant Lime for £9.99, saving you up to 41% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £16.99 (correct as of 12.06.2025).

Late-Season Showstopper

Zinnia elegans 'Giant Lime' delivers vibrant, non-stop colour just when your summer garden needs it most. These garden-ready plants burst into fully double, lime green pom-pom blooms from July through September—injecting fresh energy into beds, borders, and cutting gardens as other flowers start to fade.

• Botanical Highlights: Zinnia 'Giant Lime' is prized for its spherical flowerheads and strong, upright stems. The unique lime hue pairs beautifully with both pastel and vivid summer displays.
• Mature Size: Grows up to 70cm tall with a bushy 40cm spread—perfect for adding height and drama.
• Flowering Period: Enjoy continuous blooms from mid-summer into early autumn.

Growing Guide & Care

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun for best flowering and sturdy growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Amend heavy soils with compost before planting.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells but avoid waterlogging.
• Pests/Diseases: Zinnias are generally low maintenance but benefit from good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers. No pruning required; simply remove faded stems at the base.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

• Borders & Beds: Position towards the middle or back of sunny borders for bold vertical interest.
• Bouquet Favourite: Harvest stems when buds are fully open for long-lasting vase life—pairs well with dahlias, cosmos, or sunflowers.
• Cottage Gardens: Mix with annuals and perennials like rudbeckia or salvia for a vibrant summer tapestry.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  Plant your garden-ready Zinnias outdoors after the last frost in late spring or early summer.
• How tall do these Zinnias grow?
  'Giant Lime' typically reaches up to 70cm tall with a bushy habit—ideal for cutting and border displays.
• What care do they need?
  Zinnias thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Water regularly in dry weather and deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering.