{"product_id":"zinnia-lilliput-mix","title":"Zinnia Lilliput Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans 'Lilliput Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDwarf Pompon Zinnia 'Lilliput Mix'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe compact prolific pompon Zinnia — \u003cstrong\u003esmall round pompon ball-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in the full bright primary cottage colour mix, on compact 45–60cm plants. Zinnia 'Lilliput Mix' flowers \u003cstrong\u003eearlier than tall Zinnias and more prolifically\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing continuous cottage colour from July through October on plants that suit containers, front-of-border positions, and small-garden spaces where the giants would be out of scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the cottage Zinnia for the container, the small garden, and the front of the border. While 'Giants of California' provides huge dramatic flowers on tall stems, \u003cstrong\u003e'Lilliput Mix' is the compact prolific opposite\u003c\/strong\u003e — small round pompon ball-shaped flowers (3–5cm) in the full bright cottage primary palette (red, pink, orange, yellow, white and bicolours), held on bushy 45–60cm plants that produce \u003cstrong\u003edozens of flowers per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e through a long flowering season. The compact habit makes 'Lilliput' outstanding in containers, front-of-border, and small-garden positions where larger Zinnias would overwhelm. \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers earlier than tall varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e (often opening in early July) and continues prolifically through to October. Half-hardy annual (H2). \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSame Zinnia heat-worshipper requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow individually\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May at 21–24°C (no root disturbance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch at 10–15cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for bushy multi-stem habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out in JUNE\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater at base only\u003c\/strong\u003e (never overhead — mildew risk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadhead consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e for prolonged flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn containers, patio pots and window boxes — 'Lilliput Mix' is the rare Zinnia that suits container culture, with the compact habit fitting container proportions and the prolific flowering providing continuous summer display. At the \u003cstrong\u003efront of cottage borders\u003c\/strong\u003e where the dwarf habit suits front-of-border scale. In children's gardens for the small button-bright flowers in many colours. In wildlife gardens for the butterfly landing-platform value, particularly outstanding because the multiple smaller flowers provide more landing pads per plant than fewer larger flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Mexican heat-seekers combination: pair 'Lilliput Mix' with \u003cstrong\u003eTithonia 'Goldfinger'\u003c\/strong\u003e — both love the same hot sun and plenty of water, and the tight pompon Lilliput heads provide wonderful shape contrast to the large Tithonia daisies. For matching dwarf cottage character, combine with \u003cstrong\u003eCalendula 'Oopsy Daisy'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMarigold 'Spanish Brocade'\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cstrong\u003eZinnia 'Green Envy'\u003c\/strong\u003e for tonal contrast within the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766391812445,"sku":"ZIN-LIL","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/989812A4-BB39-4CD4-9C9E-AEC1409E1C23.jpg?v=1779457370","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/zinnia-lilliput-mix","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}