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Common name: "Bedding Zinnia"
Latin name:
Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Golden Yellow'

Zinnia Benary's Giant Golden Yellow
Class: Annual
Growth habit:
Clump forming
 
Max height:
30" - 36"
Spread: 12" - 18"

Flowers: Late spring - Summer
Available cultivars: 5+

Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Zinnia Benary's Golden Yellow
Cultivation: The 'Benary' series has exceptionally large, Dahlia like double flowers measuring 4" to 5" across. Their great for attracting Butterflies too! Zinnia are excellent for cutting with a long vase life. These Zinnias are vigorous growers that hold up to heat and rain quite well. 

Plant Zinnia Benary Golden Yellow in full sun in fertile well drained soil in beds. They will tolerate light shade... but require 6 hours of sun for best growth. Space Zinnia plants 14" - 20" apart depending on how quickly you wish the area to fill in. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid plant food.

Available colors: Giant Crimson, Giant Salmon Rose, Giant Scarlet Flame, Giant White, and Giant White.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or spider mites.

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