Description
Benary's Giant Wine Zinnia is a Zinnia elegans cut-flower variety with huge rounded double blooms in a deep wine shade the source compares to Cabernet. Tall 4 ft. plants produce loads of 4-5 in. flowers for dramatic summer borders and fresh bouquets.
Why Grow It
- Benary's Giant is known for some of the largest zinnia blooms, often 4-5 in. across.
- Deep wine to cabernet color gives bouquets a rich, dramatic look.
- Tall plants reach about 4 ft. and produce strong cut-flower stems.
- Removing spent flowers or cutting fresh stems encourages more bloom.
- Easy warm-season annual zinnia for full sun and summer color.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Zinnia elegans |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Warm-season annual flower |
| Mature height | About 4 ft. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through frost with cutting or deadheading |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow in spring after soil warms, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates. Transplant carefully before plants become root bound to reduce stress. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 12-18 in. apart for airflow, branching, and large cut-flower stems. |
| Germination | Sow in warm conditions around 70-95 F; the source notes seeds can sprout in less than one week when conditions are right. |
Best Uses
- cut flower rows
- dramatic wine-colored bouquets
- summer borders
- pollinator-friendly beds
- cottage garden color
- annual zinnia collections
FAQ
What color is this variety?
The source describes the bloom color as a beautiful wine shade, like a nice Cabernet.
How large are the flowers?
Benary's Giant blooms are described as reliably 4-5 in. across with a rounded, double, dahlia-like appearance.
How tall do plants grow?
Plants grow about 4 ft. tall, so they are ideal for the back of sunny beds or cut-flower rows.
When should I sow them?
Sow in warm spring conditions or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in cooler climates.
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