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Benary's Giant Blend Zinnia Seeds

Benary's Giant Blend Zinnia Seeds

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~1.5 g (~120 seeds)
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Type: Organic Large Packet

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'Benary's Giant' blooms are truly giant at up to 6", and come in a rainbow of eye-pleasing colors for an impressive backdrop in your garden. Blooms are densely petaled, very long-lasting, and hold up well despite rain and summer's heat. Flower beds come alive as butterflies and other pollinators come to visit these vibrant flowers. Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks, or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers named 'Benary's Giant' series their very first Cut Flower of the Year in 1999.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Zinnia (Learn more)

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall

Variety Info: Flowers up to 6" across include white, shades of red, orange, purple, pink, salmon and yellow.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Cut Flower

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being planted early; wait for warmer weather.

Days to Emerge: 3–10 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10" – 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 10" – 12"

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  • Marjorie G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 28, 2025
    5 Stars

    I'm absolutely thrilled with the incredible success of my zinnia patch! These flowers are thriving beautifully and have shown no signs of powdery mildew. By watering directly at the base of the plants, I've achieved remarkable growth. My favorite varieties include Benary's Zinnia, California Giants, Cut & Come Again, Exquisite, Purple Prince, Giant Flowered, State Fair, and Northern Light Zinnia, with Benary's Zinnia leading the pack as my top choice! I sow zinnia seeds directly into the ground during the first week of June, and it’s clear that zinnias are among the easiest flowers to grow from seeds. USDA Zone 6a Highlands Ranch, CO

  • Danielle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 23, 2024
    5 Stars

    My zinnias are nearly 5 ft tall and thriving despite the fact that we have relatively dry summer. Deer avoids them !

    I have Dalia’s and canna growing with zinnias and it seems like a good company.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Joyce D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    One of my favorite zinnias. Always produces loads of beautiful blooms

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Lisa G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    Benary giant Zinnias all terminated and are gorgeous.

    Thank you!!!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional
  • Donald M.
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    May 1, 2024
    3 Stars

    each cell was planted with 3 or 4 seeds. seeds were planted 8 days ago. some seeds germinated in 3 days, still waiting on many seeds to germinate

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate