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Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix

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Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix

Flower

Zinnia elegans

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