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Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Scarlet

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Zinnia elegans

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double
  • Dahlia-Flowered
  • Benary's Giant

COLOR

  • Red

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Scarlet is a stunning variety of zinnia known for its large, vibrant scarlet blooms. With fully double blossoms, this variety's color holds its own among other Benary's Giant zinnias and pairs nicely with them. Like many in this series, this zinnia changes looks as it matures, displaying a circle of small golden stars around the center disk as it grows. Growing practically anywhere there is full sun, Benary's Giant Scarlet is noted for its excellent performance across a range of climates and is resistant to disease, heat, drought, and rain.

  • Thrives in full sun with evenly moist, well-draining soil
  • Excellent choice for gardeners and cut flower growers
  • Low susceptibility to powdery mildew

Planting Information

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

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Scarlet

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Zinnia Seeds - Benary's Giant Scarlet FAQs

Is Benary's Giant Scarlet Zinnia resistant to animals or disease?

Benary's Giant Scarlet Zinnia shows resistance to Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Benary's Giant Scarlet Zinnia?

Benary's Giant Scarlet Zinnia is a hybrid seed.

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