{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-wine","title":"Zinnia elegans Benary's Giant Wine | Premium Zinnia","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZinnia elegans Benary's Giant Wine | Premium Zinnia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuxurious, fully double flowers in a rich wine-red to deep burgundy shade, carried on long, strong stems – an exceptional zinnia for sophisticated summer bouquets and professional cut flower production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Wine'\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eBenary's Giant Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most trusted zinnia series among professional flower farmers and florists. This striking variety produces large, densely petalled blooms in an elegant \u003cstrong\u003edeep wine-red and burgundy colour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impressive flowers can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and are carried on tall, sturdy stems ideal for cutting. The rich, dramatic colour is particularly beautiful in late-summer and autumn-inspired bouquets and combines wonderfully with blush pink, apricot, peach, cream, bronze and other deep jewel tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenary's Giant Wine is vigorous, productive and exceptionally valuable for flower farms and cutting gardens. Regular harvesting encourages plants to continue producing new flowering stems throughout the summer until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Benary's Giant Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, fully double flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich wine-red to burgundy colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers up to approximately 12 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, strong stems ideal for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium professional cut flower quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous and highly productive plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for late-summer and autumn bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vase life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and fast to grow from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven \u003cstrong\u003eBenary's Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZinnia elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benary's Giant Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benary's Giant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine red \/ deep burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, fully double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 110 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 75–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring crop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9–11 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 23–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, flower beds, borders and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 weeks before the last expected spring frost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1 seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e and cover lightly with vermiculite or fine growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a temperature of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e21–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under suitable conditions, germination usually occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias grow quickly and should not be allowed to become root-bound. Transplant carefully, as unnecessary disturbance to the roots can stress young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenary's Giant Wine can also be \u003cstrong\u003edirect-sown outdoors once all danger of frost has passed\u003c\/strong\u003e and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous supply of premium cut flowers throughout the summer, make succession sowings every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias thrive in warm conditions and are very sensitive to frost. 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