Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Mix'

Zinnia elegans

How to grow Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Benary's Giant Mix is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil is loamy and sandy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Common zinnia is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Benary's Giant Mix from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Benary's Giant Mix about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Benary's Giant Mix

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Benary's Giant Mix is a tender plant.

Harvesting Benary's Giant Mix