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Common name: "Bedding Zinnia"
Latin name:
Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Crimson'

Zinnia Benary's Giant Crimson
Class: Annual
Growth habit:
Clump forming
 
Max height:
30" - 36"
Spread: 12" - 18"

Flowers: Late spring - Summer
Available cultivars: 5+

Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Zinnia Benary's Giant Crimson
Cultivation: The 'Benary' series has exceptionally large, Dahlia like double flowers measuring 4" to 5" across. Zinnia flowers are excellent for cutting with a long vase life. Their great for attracting Butterflies too! These Zinnias are vigorous growers that hold up to heat and rain quite well. 

Plant Zinnia Benary Giant Crimson in full sun in fertile well drained soil in beds. They will tolerate light shade... but require 6 hours of sun for best growth. Space plants 14" - 20" apart depending on how quickly you wish the area to fill in. Fertilize Benary Zinnias monthly with a balanced liquid plant food.

Available colors: Giant Crimson, Giant Salmon Rose, Giant Scarlet Flame, Giant White, and Giant White.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or spider mites.

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