Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose offers high yields of 4″-6″ fully double, gorgeous flowers that almost look like dahlias. Branches are long and sturdy. In our evaluations and in consultation with other growers in other hardiness zones, color shows variations from true salmon color to tones of pink. We think that day length may be a factor that causes color variations.
This is an excellent zinnia variety to be used as a cut flower. Flowers have excellent vase life, and plants offer several cuts in a season.
Our current seed stock was grown by Cody Egan of Driftless Seeds in Decorah, IA. Driftless Seeds is certified organic by the Iowa Organic Certification Program.
Packet has 0.5 gr (~70) seeds
- Zinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/4″
- Sprouts in 4-7 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 70-90F
- Plant spacing: 9-12″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Upright growth with short or long branches that grow away from the stem
- Growing tips: Start zinnia seeds in seedling trays in seed starting soil with essential nutrients 4 weeks prior to last frost. Keep the soil moist for quick germination. Transplant in compost-rich soil when temperatures are consistently above 60F, without disturbing the roots. Regularly deadhead to encourage flower production until first frost.
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