{"product_id":"zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-purple","title":"Zinnia elegans Benary's Giant Purple | Premium Zinnia","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZinnia elegans Benary's Giant Purple | 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, vibrant purple shade, carried on long, strong stems – an exceptional premium zinnia for striking summer bouquets, seasonal floristry and professional cut flower production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Purple'\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eBenary's Giant Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, trusted by professional flower farmers, cut flower growers and florists. This beautiful variety produces large, densely petalled blooms in an intense \u003cstrong\u003erich purple colour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impressive flowers reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e and are carried on long, sturdy stems that are excellent for cutting. The saturated purple colour adds depth and richness to floral designs and combines beautifully with pink, lavender, lilac, white, apricot, burgundy, green and softer neutral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenary's Giant Purple is vigorous, productive and particularly valuable for flower farms and cutting gardens. Regular harvesting encourages the development of new flowering stems, providing a long season of premium-quality flowers throughout summer until the first autumn frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love Benary's Giant Purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, fully double flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, vibrant purple 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 bold and sophisticated floral designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful for 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 Purple\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 Rich purple\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, event floristry, flower beds, borders and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRich Purple Flowers for Seasonal Floristry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful \u003cstrong\u003erich purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e of Benary's Giant Purple bring depth, intensity and a sophisticated colour accent to bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple is exceptionally versatile in seasonal floristry and works beautifully in both colourful summer arrangements and deeper, richer late-summer and autumn palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenary's Giant Purple combines beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink • Blush Pink • Lavender • Lilac • White • Apricot • Burgundy • Green • Soft Neutrals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts saturated purple flowers can create a striking focal point in colourful bouquets or add depth to romantic, moody and sophisticated floral designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003esummer and autumn floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its rich colour pairs beautifully with both soft pastel shades and stronger seasonal tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Cut Flower Zinnia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benary's Giant Series is highly valued for professional cut flower production. Benary's Giant Purple combines impressive flower size with long, strong stems and excellent productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants produce \u003cstrong\u003elong, sturdy stems topped with large, densely double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them particularly suitable for bouquets and professional floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages branching and the development of new flowering stems, helping to provide high-quality cut flowers throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 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 a 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, so avoid allowing seedlings to become root-bound in small cells. Transplant carefully and minimise unnecessary disturbance to the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenary's Giant Purple can also be \u003cstrong\u003edirect sown outdoors after 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-quality cut flowers throughout summer, make \u003cstrong\u003esuccessive sowings every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Benary's Giant Purple in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias love warmth and grow rapidly once summer temperatures arrive. They are very sensitive to frost, so transplant outdoors only when all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply at the base of the plants and provide good air circulation. Avoid regularly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinching young plants encourages branching\u003c\/strong\u003e and increases the number of strong stems suitable for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting and deadheading also stimulate the production of new flowering shoots throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting for Cut Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest flowers when they are almost fully open and the stem has become firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check whether a flower is ready to harvest, use the well-known \u003cstrong\u003e“wiggle test.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the stem approximately 20 cm below the bloom and gently shake it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stem remains stiff and the flower head does not move excessively, the bloom is ready to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stem bends and the flower head wobbles noticeably, allow it to mature a little longer before harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut deeply into the plant to encourage the development of strong new flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any foliage that would sit below the water line and place freshly cut stems into clean water as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinnias are sensitive to very cold storage temperatures and should not be stored in excessively cold conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLong Summer Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering begins, Benary's Giant Purple can continue producing new blooms throughout summer and into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting and removing spent flowers prevents plants from directing their energy into seed production and encourages the continuous development of new flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the longest possible harvest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest flowers regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded or damaged blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain good air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake successive sowings every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith good care, plants can continue flowering until the \u003cstrong\u003efirst autumn frost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional cut flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-summer and autumn bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent floristry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal floral arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold and sophisticated floral designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic and rich colour palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Benary's Giant Purple?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge fully double flowers • Rich purple colour • Flowers up to approximately 12 cm • Long strong stems • Premium cut flower quality • Highly productive plants • Excellent for summer and autumn floristry • Beautiful for bold and sophisticated bouquets • Long flowering season • Good vase life • Easy to grow from seed • Excellent for succession sowing • Proven Benary's Giant quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinnia elegans Benary's Giant Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding choice for growers looking for a \u003cstrong\u003epremium cut flower zinnia with a rich, distinctive and highly versatile colour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts luxurious, fully double \u003cstrong\u003erich purple blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, impressive flower size, long strong stems and excellent productivity make this variety particularly valuable for \u003cstrong\u003eflower farms, cutting gardens, seasonal bouquets, event floristry and professional floral design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":48896084115799,"sku":null,"price":2.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":54366604460375,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-purple-20-seeds-957.jpg?v=1762274587","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/sv\/products\/zinnia-elegans-benarys-giant-purple","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}