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Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix
FlowerZinnia elegans
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Similar to Benary's Giant zinnias in color and plant habit, but produces 4-6" single, semidouble, and double flowers. By comparison, Benary's Giant produces consistently larger blooms that are fully double, on plants that are more robust. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season. Mix includes yellow shades, rose shades, scarlet, green, orange, pink, red, purple, and coral.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained garden soil or quality potting mix. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, stem rot in humid conditions.