Description
Benarys Giant Scarlet Zinnia is a tall Zinnia elegans cut-flower variety grown for oversized, double-layered blooms in vivid scarlet to deep scarlet red. The rounded dahlia-like flowers can reach about 5 inches across on sturdy 4 ft. stems, giving hot summer color for bouquets, pollinator beds, and full-sun annual rows.
Why Grow It
- Large double zinnia blooms can reach about 5 inches across with a rounded dahlia-like form.
- Vivid scarlet to deep scarlet red color reads brighter and warmer than burgundy or deep wine shades.
- Tall 4 ft. stems are useful for cutting, bouquet work, and bold annual borders.
- Warm-season annuals grow quickly in heat and bloom more with regular cutting or deadheading.
- Includes 25 Non-GMO seeds for full-sun cut flower gardens.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Mature height | About 4 ft. tall with strong cut-flower stems |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through frost with regular cutting or deadheading |
| Seed count | 25 Non-GMO seeds |
| Flower color | Vivid scarlet to deep scarlet red double blooms with a rounded dahlia-like form |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow after the last frost once soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Sow about 1/4 in. deep and avoid disturbing roots when transplanting. |
| Spacing | 12-18 in. apart in full-sun cut-flower rows or annual borders |
| Germination | Fast; often less than one week at 70-95 F with steady moisture |
Best For
- cut flower rows
- bright summer bouquets
- full-sun annual beds
- pollinator plantings
- cottage garden borders
- scarlet red color themes
Packet Details
Includes 25 Non-GMO seeds. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Zinnias prefer warmth, so avoid planting into cold soil and keep young plants moving steadily without becoming root bound.
FAQ
How is Scarlet different from Deep Red?
Scarlet is intended as a brighter, warmer red, while Deep Red reads darker and richer. Growing conditions can still create some natural color variation.
How large are the flowers?
Under good nutrition and warm growing conditions, blooms can reach about 5 inches across on tall stems.
When should I sow zinnia seeds?
Direct sow after the last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early in cells that reduce root disturbance.
How do I keep zinnias blooming?
Cut flowers often or remove spent blooms. Regular cutting helps encourage more stems through summer and into frost.
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