Photo de Mélange de zinnia 'Benary's Giant'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.
Untreated Asteraceae

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Mix

Zinnia elegans

Product code : NOR-GR05

With its immense flowers in a wide variety of colours, this mix adds a spectacular touch to your flowerbeds, containers, and bouquets. Its generous and prolonged flowering makes it an ideal variety for creating colourful gardens and impressive floral arrangements. This variety reaches 90 cm (35.4 in). For this variety, allow 8 to 10 weeks of development before the flowering stage. The mix brings together several flower colours on plants grown from seed. The packet contains 50 seeds to start your planting. By growing this variety near a pathway, you can pick a few stems for your home while still leaving flowers on the plants; this use extends the appeal of the planting beyond the flowerbed.
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Quantity
50 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Life cycle
Annual in cultivation in Quebec

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Common nameZinnia mix
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusZinnia
Specieselegance
CultivarBenary
TypeUntreated
Botanical nameZinnia elegans

Zinnia Benary's Giant Mix (Zinnia elegans) , offered by the seed company WH Perron

Zinnia Benary's Giant Mix is a must-have for lovers of big, bright, vibrant flowers. With huge blooms in a wide variety of colors, this mix adds a dramatic touch to your flower beds, containers, and bouquets. Its generous and prolonged bloom time makes it an ideal variety for creating colorful gardens and impressive floral arrangements.

Latin name : Zinnia elegans
Maturity : 8 to 10 weeks
Germination : 7 to 10 days
Sowing temperature : 20 to 22°C
Plant height : 90 cm
Spread : 30 to 40 cm
Color : Assorted Colors
Quantity per pack : Approximately 50 seeds
Formulation : Raw
Use : cut flowers, containers, flower beds
Flowering : from June to September

Cultivation method:

Sow directly into the ground after all risk of frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Maintain a temperature of 20-22°C for optimum germination, which will occur in 7-10 days. Plant seedlings in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Space seedlings 30-40cm apart to allow for full development. Water regularly to support growth and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued flowering.

Giant flowers for a spectacular garden!

With Zinnia Benary's Giant Mix , your flowerbeds and containers will be enhanced by majestic, multi-colored blooms. Perfect for lovers of opulent bouquets, this mix offers an abundance of brightly colored flowers that will last all summer long, right up until the first frost.

Photo de Mélange de zinnia 'Benary's Giant'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Germination temperature

20 to 22 °C (68 to 71.6 °F)

Germination time

7 to 10 days

Sowing period

Indoors, 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost

Propagation

Sowing

Growing method

Maintain a temperature of 20 to 22 °C for optimal germination, which will occur in 7 to 10 days. Germination generally takes 7 to 10 days in soil kept at 20 to 22 °C (68 to 71.6 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. Plan for the space this variety will take in the flowerbed, considering its height of 90 cm (35.4 in). When designing the planting, reserve 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. During its flowering period from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising the still fresh flowers. Plant young plants in well-drained and fertile soil, in full sun exposure. Water regularly to support their growth and remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Water regularly to support their growth and remove spent flowers to stimulate continuous blooming. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained, porous potting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. During its flowering period from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing the still-fresh flowers.

Soil type

Plant young plants in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained, porous seedling compost is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. Water regularly to support their growth and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Fertilization

To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. During its flowering period from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing the still fresh flowers.

Seasonal care

Water regularly to support their growth and remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. During its flowering period from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising fresh flowers. Germination typically takes 7 to 10 days in potting mix maintained at 20 to 22 °C (68 to 71.6 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost. For bouquets of this variety, cut stems with a clean tool, remove leaves that would be submerged in the vase, and quickly place flowers in water. The 8 to 10 week development time helps prepare this variety for sowing before it flowers. This variety flowers from June to September. Plan for this variety's place in the flowerbed, considering its height of 90 cm (35.4 in). When designing your planting, allow 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. Maintain a temperature of 20 to 22 °C for optimal germination, which will occur in 7 to 10 days. With its immense flowers in a wide variety of colors, this mix adds a spectacular touch to your flowerbeds, containers, and bouquets.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Recommended pot size

Drained container, allowing the plant to spread 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in).
With its immense flowers in a wide variety of colors, this mix adds a spectacular touch to your flowerbeds, containers, and bouquets. With Zinnia Benary's Giant Mix, your flowerbeds and containers will be enhanced by majestic and multicolored flowers. The foliage of this variety occupies about 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 inches); leave this width available around the container instead of placing several plants close to its edge. Place the container of this variety in this exposure: sun to partial shade, checking the light received throughout the day. Germination generally takes 7 to 10 days in a potting mix maintained at 20 to 22 °C (68 to 71.6 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is prepared as follows: indoors, 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous potting mix for seedlings is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. During its flowering from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing still fresh flowers.
Photo de Mélange de zinnia 'Benary's Giant'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

90 cm (35.4 in)

Width / spread

30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in)

Flower color

Assorted Colors

Bloom period

With its immense flowers in a wide variety of colors, this mix adds a spectacular touch to your flowerbeds, containers, and bouquets. Its abundant and prolonged blooming makes it an ideal variety for creating colorful gardens and impressive floral arrangements. Water regularly to support their growth and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Giant flowers for a spectacular garden!

Days to maturity

8 to 10 weeks to horticultural maturity
Photo de Mélange de zinnia 'Benary's Giant'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Anticipate this variety's position in the bed, considering its height of 90 cm (35.4 in.). When designing the planting, allow 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in.) of spread for each plant of this variety. The color blend of this variety allows it to form a small bed on its own; keep neighboring plants in a more subdued range to highlight the differences between the flowers. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When to start zinnia 'Benary's Giant' mix seeds?
Germination usually takes 7 to 10 days in soil maintained at 20 to 22 °C (68 to 71.6 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 4 to 5 weeks before the last frost. Zinnias benefit from being airy and accessible for cutting. Water at the base and avoid letting the foliage get tangled with a mass of neighboring plants. For bouquets, choose stems firm enough to support the flowers in the vase. A clean harvest preserves useful branching. Double, pompon, or cushion-centered forms allow for varying the texture of a bouquet from the same crop.
How to use 'Benary's Giant' Zinnia Mix in bouquets?
For bouquets of this variety, cut the stems with a clean tool, remove any leaves that would sit below the water line in the vase, and quickly place the flowers in water. The 8 to 10 week development period helps to prepare for sowing this variety well in advance of its flowering. This variety flowers from June to September. The mix of colours in this variety allows it to form a small flowerbed on its own; keep neighbouring plants in a more subdued colour range to highlight the differences between the flowers. Zinnias benefit from being kept airy and accessible for cutting.
How to combine the colors of 'Benary's Giant' Zinnia Mix?
The color mix of this variety allows for a small bed to be composed on its own; keep neighboring plants in a more subdued range to highlight the differences between the flowers. The 8 to 10-week development period helps in preparing this variety's sowing well in advance of its blooming. This variety blooms from June to September. When planning the bed, consider this variety's height of 90 cm (35.4 in). When designing the planting, allow 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in) of spread for each plant of this variety.
What location is suitable for 'Benary's Giant' Zinnia Mix?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous potting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. Allow space for this variety in your bed, taking into account its height of 90 cm (35.4 in). When designing your planting, reserve 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. The foliage of this variety occupies approximately 30 to 40 cm (11.8 to 15.7 in); leave this width available around the container instead of crowding several plants against its edge.
How to water Zinnia 'Benary's Giant' while it's growing?
During its blooming period from June to September, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing fresh flowers. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Well-drained, rich soil. Zinnias benefit from being airy and accessible for cutting. Water at the base and avoid letting the foliage mingle with a mass of neighboring plants. For bouquets, choose stems firm enough to support the flowers in the vase.

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