Benary's Giant Salmon Rose Zinnia is a premium cut-flower variety that reaches 36 to 48 inches tall, crowned with full, generous blooms in a warm salmon-rose hue. This open-pollinated cultivar from the Asteraceae family flowers reliably from early summer through fall, typically blooming within 75 to 90 days from seed. Its sturdy, bushy growth and exceptional flower production make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking long-stemmed blooms for the vase, and it thrives in full sun with only moderate water once established.
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Salmon-rose blooms sit atop tall, sturdy stems that reach up to four feet, making this variety singularly valuable as a cut flower. The sheer vigor of the plant ensures continuous bloom from June through November, while its open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seeds year after year. Deer tend to leave these flowers alone, and the plant tolerates drought remarkably well once established, yet it performs even better with regular watering. Few zinnias combine such reliable height, bloom longevity, and visual impact in a single packet.
Benary's Giant Salmon Rose excels as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements. The tall, sturdy stems and abundant blooms make it a florist's favorite, and home gardeners prize it for continuous fresh flowers throughout the summer and fall growing season.
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Sow seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain a soil temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C), with germination occurring in 5 to 7 days on a heat mat. Cover seeds lightly, as they need darkness to sprout. Sow into 72-cell flats or similar containers, and avoid letting seedlings become root-bound; transplant shock can stress plants and temporarily reduce bloom quality.
Transplant outdoors after your last spring frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 9 inches apart. Handle seedlings gently to avoid disturbing the root system, as transplant stress may cause brief periods of single blooms rather than full double flowers on stressed plants.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost, planting 1/4 inch deep. Sprout time is typically 5 to 10 days when soil temperatures are warm.
Cut flowers in the early morning when stems are fully turgid. Select blooms that have opened fully or nearly fully for the longest vase life. Harvest by cutting stems at a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife, removing at least one-third of the stem length to encourage the plant to branch and produce more flowers.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous bloom and direct energy into new flower production. This cutting back also encourages the bushy, branching habit that defines the variety's form.
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