- Dahlia-flowered
- Annual
- Red
- Double
Benary's Giant
Benary Giant · Benarys Giant
Annual dahlia-flowered zinnia in red, orange, pink, coral, green, burgundy, purple, white, and yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double, dahlia-like flowers 4 to 6 inches across in red, orange, pink, coral, lime, wine, purple, white and yellow. Grown as an annual in every zone.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Dahlia-flowered Double · 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Colors
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- Red
- Orange
- Pink
- Coral
- Green
- Burgundy
- Purple
- White
- Yellow
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 75–90 days from sowing
- Vase life
- 7–10 days
- Height
- 3½–4 ft (102–127 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
- Planted as
- Seed Sow indoors: 4–4 weeks before last frost
- Botanical name
- Zinnia elegans
In the garden
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Cut-flower zinnia series from a historic German seed company, recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Is Benary's Giant hardy in my zone?
Benary's Giant is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.
Does Benary's Giant need full sun?
Benary's Giant grows in full sun.
When does Benary's Giant bloom?
Benary's Giant blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 75–90 days from sowing.
Is Benary's Giant good for cutting?
Yes. Cut stems of Benary's Giant last about 7–10 days in a vase.
