Zinnia Benary's Giant Salmon Rose Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting reliable, long-stemmed blooms for fresh arrangements.
Transform your garden with Zinnia Benary's Giant Salmon Rose seeds, producing a stunning display of coral pink blooms. These vigorous annuals yield abundant, large dahlia-flowered blossoms, 4 to 6 inches wide, perfect for cutting. Their long, sturdy stems resist bending, making them ideal for arrangements. This highly regarded series offers exceptional tolerance to heat, rain, and common diseases, ensuring a prolonged vase life. Enjoy continuous blooms with cut-and-come-again harvesting throughout the spring and summer seasons.
$6.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Maturation Days
70
/ Days
Who it's for
- Professional florists seeking reliable, high-quality cut flowers
- Gardeners in hot climates needing resilient, heat-tolerant annuals
- Floral designers curating sophisticated, vintage-inspired color palettes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid regions lacking time for preventative maintenance
- Budget-conscious hobbyists preferring inexpensive, common seed varieties
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants without regular deadheading
Performance breakdown
Bloom Quality
Dahlia-flowered double blooms offer professional-grade aesthetics for any garden display.
Stem Integrity
Thick, sturdy stems provide excellent support for large, heavy flower heads.
Environmental Resilience
Robust genetics ensure high tolerance against heat, rain, and common diseases.
Harvest Yield
Cut-and-come-again habit maximizes flower production throughout the entire growing season.
Vase Longevity
Exceptional durability makes these blooms a top choice for fresh arrangements.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprouting within ten days when soil temperatures are properly managed.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
70 Days
Plant Height
40-50 inches
Plant Spread
12-16 inches
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Germination Days
5-10 Days
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Day
75-80°F
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Giant 4-6 inch dahlia-flowered blooms
- Long, thick stems resist bending
- High tolerance to heat, rain, and disease
- Cut-and-come-again harvesting
- Produces long-lasting coral pink flowers
- High percentage of double flowers
- Excellent for professional cut flower production
What customers say
Gardeners highly value these Zinnia seeds for their superior quality and stunning aesthetic. The primary draw is the unique Salmon Rose color, which is sought after for premium floral arrangements. Customers consistently report exceptional germination and robust growth, producing strong stems and impressively large double blooms. While the initial cost is higher, the consensus is that the reliable performance and spectacular visual payoff fully justify the investment. This seed offers professional grade results, making it a top choice for serious growers seeking show stopping zinnias.
Know before you buy
Benary's Giant Salmon Rose produces impressive dahlia-flowered blooms that typically measure between 4 and 6 inches in diameter.
Yes, they are excellent for cut flower production. Their long, sturdy stems resist bending, and the blooms are known for their exceptional vase life.
This means that as you harvest the flowers, the plant will continue to produce new buds throughout the spring and summer, allowing for multiple harvests from a single plant.
You can sow them directly once the soil has warmed up to 70-75°F. They germinate relatively quickly, usually within 5 to 10 days.
With a plant spread of 12 to 16 inches, you should space your seeds or seedlings about 12 to 16 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and healthy growth.
This variety is specifically noted for its high tolerance to both heat and rain, making it a reliable choice for gardens that experience challenging summer weather.
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