General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36 - 40 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Zinnia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Zinnia elegans
  • Synonym: Zinnia violacea

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Date: 2016-10-18
Location: Stuart, OK
Date: 2018-06-15
Location: Mid-Missouri, USA
Date: 2020-07-16
The petals start curled and the flatten which deepens the red col

Date: 2016-10-18

Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2017-07-19
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 12, 2013 6:48 PM concerning plant:
    I like the Benary's Giant mix and then I also grew my favorite colors from that mix separately. The seeds of Benary's Giant Deep Red are so easy to start and you end up with large, full, and stunning deep-red flowers. Another favorite color of the Benary's Series for me.

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