Benary's Giant Carmine, Zinnia Seed

25 seeds per packet
 
Benary’s Giants are the zinnias of choice for professional cut flower growers. Fully double, 10-15cm (4-6”) lime-green flowers have an excellent vase life. Vigorous plants perform well through the summer allowing for multiple cuts. Keep cutting for continuous blooms.
 
Eye-catching colour.
High percentage of double and semi-double blooms.
Multiple cuts throughout the season.
 
Direct sow after last frost. Zinnias don’t transplant well, but can be started indoors, if necessary, in peat or coir pots, or soil blocks , 6-8 weeks before planting out. Maintain a soil temperature of 21-26°C (70-80°F). Seeds should germinate in 5-24 days.
 
Starting
Just cover Zinnia seeds, and aim for a final spacing of 25-30cm (10-12″) between plants.