Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose'

Also Known As

Benary's Giant Salmon Rose Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

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Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose' plant details

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Salmon Rose'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A premier cut flower, with fully double flowers, long tall stems and high mildew resistance. Not to mention the color of the blooms, sunrise color that makes me weak at the knees! Easy, direct sow favorite.

By: Select Seeds

With its densely petalled, Dahlia-like blooms up to 6” across & growing to more than 3' tall, we love Benary's Giant Zinnias! Why else? Well, they hold up well in heat & rain, have a higher number of blooms, have long sturdy stems, are mildew resistant & are excellent in a vase. A great way to keep your cottagey-look going in the heat of the Summer & a must for the cutting garden! And what a pretty color! Rich soil for best show. Attracts butterflies!