Zinnia Benary's Giant Salmon Rose
Large bloom heads. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 2-3’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
Photo by @tabi.gandee
Large bloom heads. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 2-3’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
Photo by @tabi.gandee
Large bloom heads. This plant does well in warm temperatures and plants will branch out and become quite large if given enough water. Flowers attract a variety of pollinators. Their cheery flowers add color to containers, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Plant Height: 2-3’
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility and moist soil, pH 5.5-7.5
USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 3-7 days at 80-85F, light required for germination
Seeding Depth: 1/4” depth
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seeding is recommended after the last frost date.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors at least 12 weeks before the first frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants can be sown in successions every 2-3 weeks for continuous blooms. Pinching is not required for this crop but will encourage higher yields. Pinch plants when they are 8-12” by cutting out the top 2-4”. Plants require horizontal trellising to support stems for cut flower production. Avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting. Remove stems after they have bloomed to promote more flowering.
Cut Flower: Harvest when the stems are stiff and flowers are opened. Vase-life will last 7-10 days with preservative. Adding 1-2 drops of bleach to the water will keep it clean.
Photo by @tabi.gandee