- Annual 100cm
- Rich violet flowers on sturdy stems
- Perfect for cut flowers
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
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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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
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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Ratings & Reviews
Zinnia- Benary's Giant Purple
Sensational show stopper flower that has bloomed for over four months! Easy to grow.