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Benary's Giant Wine
Flower
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Benary's Giant Wine is a heirloom flower variety producing deep wine-red blooms on vigorous plants. Reaching maturity in 75-90 days, this ornamental excels in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The large, vibrant flowers are the defining feature, making it a striking addition to cut-flower gardens and borders. Easy to grow and reliable, it's prized by gardeners for its dramatic coloring and generous bloom production.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 70°F, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, neutral to slightly alkaline. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.