Zinnia 'Benarys Giant Carmine'

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Zinnia 'Benarys Giant Carmine'

A$5.25

Zinnia elegans

High yields of vivid crimson, large 12-15cm, double, dahlia like blooms on thick sturdy stems that hold up well in summer heat and rain.

  • Large 12-15cm, vivid raspberry colour, mostly double, dahlia like blooms

  • Long, sturdy stems

  • Excellent Vase Life

  • Low susceptibility to powdery mildew

An excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew. High percentage of double blooms on cut and come again over 1m high plants - best supported. One of the largest flowering zinnia varieties.

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 50 approx.
Germination: Lot#32975 88% June 2024

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Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information

Plant Type Site Spacing Height Sowing
Depth
Days to
Germination
Days to
Maturity
Annual Full Sun 23-30cm apart
in rows 30cm apart
100cm lightly 7-10 days
@ 20-22°C
75-90 days

TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow into flats or preferred seedling container 4 weeks before last frost. Cover seeds lightly with vermiculite to help maintain moisture. Seeds will germinate in 3–5 days when temperatures are kept at 27–29°C. After germination, grow at 20°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. Do not allow plants to become root bound and avoid disturbing roots; transplant shock or other stress events may cause double-flowering varieties to produce single blooms for a period following stress.

DIRECT SEED - After last frost, and when soil has warmed to 20°C, sow seeds just covering firmly with soil. For cut flower production, thin seedlings or plant plugs at 20-25 cm in rows 30 cm apart.

HARVEST - Harvest in the cool of the day into clean water. Zinnias dislike cold storage. It is best to store them in a cooler set to a temperature above 45°F/7°C or place them in a cool barn, garage, or an air- conditioned room. After Zinnias have cooled from the heat of the field, transfer them into water with a holding solution (a biocide and a pH reducer). This, in addition to changing the water, can extend the vase life to 7 days.

NOTES - Succession-sow/plant every two weeks for prolonged yields of high-quality stems. Pinching of initial bud or bloom and subsequent deadheading is recommended to encourage strong branching and bloom production.