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Benary's Giant Lime

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Benary's Giant Lime

Flower

Zinnia elegans

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Benary's Giant Lime is a vibrant lime-green flowering variety prized for its large, fully double blooms that create stunning visual impact in gardens. Reaching maturity in 75-90 days, this heirloom cultivar produces abundant flowers with a striking chartreuse hue, setting it apart from traditional flower colors. The massive flower heads make it an exceptional choice for bold landscape displays and cut flower arrangements. Best grown in full sun with well-draining, fertile soil for optimal blooming.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew (low susceptibility), fusarium wilt, botrytis.