Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Orange'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Panama City, Florida

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lumberton, Texas

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Lumberton, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2007 | positive

Thought the color variation was exceptional, as usually the petals are uniform. At least in my area, you can count on zinnias for summer...Read More

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