Zinnia- Benary's Giant Purple

Zinnia elegans Open Pollinated

  • Annual 100cm
  • Rich violet flowers on sturdy stems
  • Perfect for cut flowers

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Description

Zinnia- Benary's Giant Purple

Zinnia elegans

  • Annual 100cm
  • Rich violet flowers on sturdy stems
  • Perfect for cut flowers

One of the 'Benary's Giant' range of zinnias. An annual growing to 100cm with large double flowers held on tall strong stems. Rich violet purple flowers with a touch of pale green at the centre. Suitable for bedding, mass planting, containers and cut flower production. Attracts bees and butterflies.

Zinnia Benary's Giant are premium seeds producing vigorous plants with a high proportion of double flowers on long sturdy stems. Flowers can be grown as a cut and come again crop with multiple flushes of flowers over summer and into autumn. The flowers have densely packed petals, measure 10-15cm across and last well as cut flowers. Heat and drought tolerant. The Benary's Giant series is recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (in the US) and is widely grown by commercial cut flower producers.

Seeds per gram: 112
Product code: Z-10017_P

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Best Months to Plant
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Temperate
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Tropical
Arid
Method Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 6mm
Season Spring to summer
Germination 7-14 days @ 20-25°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Half hardy Annual
Plant Spacing 25cm
Plant Height 100cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 80-90 days

*Notes: Pinch plants to promote more flowers.

How To Grow

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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.

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Parcel Delivery Capped rate of $8.99
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**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.

 

Ratings & Reviews

Zinnia- Benary's Giant Purple

Sensational show stopper flower that has bloomed for over four months! Easy to grow.
Nicole B 29 April 2024