Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Salmon Rose

BOTANICAL NAME

Zinnia elegans

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 36 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Double
• Dahlia-Flowered
• Benary's Giant

COLOR

• Red

Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose is one of the largest-flowered zinnia varieties, known for its broad, vibrant blooms and high proportion of doubles. The warm, peachy-salmon color gradually softens as the flowers mature, making it a perfect match for both soft pastels and bold hues. Plants grow three to four feet tall with thick, long stems ideal for cutting. This entire series offers excellent disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for the garden or cutting patch.

• Blooms reach four to five inches across
• Cut-and-come-again variety with an excellent yield per plant
• Thrives in full sun in well-draining, moderately fertile soil

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring
• Summer

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 9 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual