zinnia - bernary's giant series

$3.50

The premium zinnia.

Recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. High yields of long, sturdy stems with 4–6" fully double, dahlia-like blooms. Excellent vase life. Vigorous plants hold up well in summer heat and rain. Low susceptibility to powdery mildew. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 40–50"

  • 2.5” pot

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies. No support is necessary.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

VASE LIFE:

7-10 days.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.

HARVEST:

Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.

USES:

Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Zinnia spp.

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website

Color:

The premium zinnia.

Recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. High yields of long, sturdy stems with 4–6" fully double, dahlia-like blooms. Excellent vase life. Vigorous plants hold up well in summer heat and rain. Low susceptibility to powdery mildew. Cut-and-come-again flower, yielding multiple cuts over the season.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 40–50"

  • 2.5” pot

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies. No support is necessary.

PLANT SPACING:

9-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

VASE LIFE:

7-10 days.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

40-50°F (4-10°C) Zinnias are sensitive to cold damage.

HARVEST:

Before completely open. Stem is firm from point of cut to just below the bloom.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH: 6.3-6.8 preferred.

USES:

Taller varieties make excellent cut flowers. Beds, borders, and mass plantings.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Zinnia spp.

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website