Zinnia elegans Benary's Giant Lime | Premium Zinnia

A premium cut flower zinnia with large, fully double lime-green blooms and long, sturdy stems – an exceptional variety for flower farms, cutting gardens and sophisticated summer bouquets.

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime' is part of the renowned Benary's Giant series, one of the most trusted zinnia series for professional cut flower production.

The variety produces impressive, densely double flowers in a fresh and unusual lime-green shade. The soft green colouring works beautifully as a neutral in floral design, combining effortlessly with whites, pastels, apricot and blush tones as well as deeper burgundy, purple and chocolate shades.

Plants are vigorous and productive, reaching approximately 110 cm in height and developing long, strong stems that are ideal for cutting. The large flowers can reach approximately 10–12 cm in diameter.

Benary's Giant Lime is especially valued by flower growers and florists for its excellent stem quality, high productivity and good vase life.

Why Choose Benary's Giant Lime?

• Large, fully double flowers
• Unique fresh lime-green colour
• Premium professional cut flower variety
• Long, strong and sturdy stems
• Excellent flower form
• Highly productive plants
• Excellent for flower farms and cutting gardens
• Beautiful neutral colour for floral design
• Combines exceptionally well with other flower colours
• Good vase life
• Excellent summer and early-autumn cut flower

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Zinnia elegans
• Variety: Benary's Giant Lime
• Flower colour: Lime green
• Flower type: Large, fully double
• Flower size: Approx. 10–12 cm
• Plant height: Approx. 100–110 cm
• Growth habit: Upright and vigorous
• Life cycle: Annual
• Days to maturity: Approx. 75–90 days
• Exposure: Full sun
• Seed form: Raw seed
• Hybrid status: Open pollinated
• Use: Cut flowers, bouquets, flower beds and cutting gardens

Sowing

Starting Indoors

For an earlier harvest, sow indoors approximately 4 weeks before the last expected frost.

Sow one seed per cell and lightly cover with vermiculite or growing medium.

Maintain a temperature of approximately 21–24°C. Under suitable conditions, germination generally occurs within 3–5 days.

Zinnias grow quickly and dislike becoming root-bound, so transplant young plants promptly once the danger of frost has passed.

Direct Sowing

Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

Sow approximately 0.5–1 cm deep in prepared soil.

Zinnias are very sensitive to frost and should not be planted outside too early.

Growing & Care

Benary's Giant Lime performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Provide good air circulation around the plants and water preferably at soil level rather than over the foliage.

Regular harvesting and removal of faded flowers encourage plants to continue producing new flowering stems.

For premium cut flower production, consistent watering is particularly important during periods of active growth and flower development.

Pinching

For longer stems and increased flower production, pinch the central growing point when young plants are approximately 20–30 cm tall.

Pinching encourages branching and helps the plant produce more long, usable stems throughout the season.

Succession Sowing

For a continuous supply of high-quality stems, sow or plant a new batch approximately every 2–3 weeks.

This is particularly useful for professional flower farms and cutting gardens where a steady harvest throughout summer is required.

Harvesting for Cut Flowers

Harvest when flowers are fully developed and the stems are firm.

A useful method for determining harvest readiness is the “wiggle test”: gently shake the stem approximately 20 cm below the flower. If the stem remains stiff and the flower head does not wobble excessively, it is ready to cut.

Harvest during the cooler part of the day and place stems immediately into clean water.

Vase Life

Approximately 7–10 days under good post-harvest conditions.

Zinnias are sensitive to very cold storage and should not be stored at excessively low temperatures.

Perfect For

• Professional cut flower production
• Flower farms
• Cutting gardens
• Florists
• Wedding floristry
• Summer bouquets
• Garden-style arrangements
• Pastel and neutral colour palettes
• Late-summer arrangements

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime' is an essential variety for cut flower growers looking for unusual colour and professional stem quality. Its large lime-green double flowers, long sturdy stems and excellent vase performance make it a versatile focal or supporting flower for sophisticated floral designs.