Zinnia-Benarys Giant Series Mix

Zinnia-Benarys Giant Series Mix

Zinnia elegans = Zinnia violacea

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Zinnia elegans, known as youth-and-age,common zinnia or elegant zinnia, an annual flowering plant of the genus Zinnia, is one of the best known zinnias. It is native to Mexico but grown as an ornamental in many places and naturalised in several places including scattered locations in South and Central America, the West Indies, the United States, Australia, and Italy.

The uncultivated plant grows to about 30 in (76 cm) in height. It has solitary flower heads about 2 inches (5 cm) across. The purple ray florets surround black and yellow discs. The lanceolate leaves are opposite the flower heads.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinnia_elegans

Zinnia-Benarys Giant Series Mix

Zinnia elegans Benary's Giant dahlia-flowered zinnias make wonderful cut flower companions to Oklahoma Mix. Reaching 30 inches tall, its sturdy stems and large, fully double, 5 inch blooms make it one of the best on the market. The mix includes crimson red, lilac, rose, canary yellow, deep red, white, and orange-colors that are tough to beat!
http://www.territorialseed.com/product/Benarys_Giant_Series_Mix_Zinnia_Seed/zinnia_flower_seed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kinds of Zinnias

According to GRIN Taxonomy for Plants, published by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, there are thirteen species of Zinnia. However, of these, there are many cultivars as well as interspecific hybrids that expand the palate exponentially.

The most familiar species is Zinnia elegans, which is the tall, upright type with which most people are familiar. Many cultivars and series are available, including 'Dreamland', 'Magellan', 'Ruffles', 'Oklahoma', Benary Giant, Peter Pan, Giant Cactus, and others. Most of the series are available in color mixes or in single colors.

Zinnia angustifolia (narrow-leaf zinnia) is a low-growing species that is suited for the front of the flower bed and is available in colors of orange, yellow, and white. Particularly popular as a landscape zinnia, this species requires little or no deadheading, is extremely heat tolerant, and is highly resistant to diseases that plague other species. The Crystal series and the Star series offer dense masses of color throughout the summer. ‘Crystal White' was an All America Selection in 1997.

Zinnia tenuifolia bears red, one-inch, single scarlet flowers with dark centers. Thin, widely spaced petals curve like a spider's legs, giving it the common name of red spider zinnia. The durable plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall.

Zinnia haageana is a species that is smaller than Z. elegans. This very heat, drought, and disease tolerant species bears one- to two-inch wide bi-colored flowers in a range of spicy colors including gold, purple, red, white, and orange. Sometimes they are called "Mexican zinnias." The Persian Carpet series is a colorful mixture of fiery colors while the cultivar ‘Chippendale' sports bi-colored blossoms of mahogany with a yellow or orange rim.

Many of the zinnias on the market today are interspecific hybrids. A popular hybrid is the Profusion series, a cross between Zinnia elegans and Zinnia angustifolia. All demonstrate a high degree of disease tolerance. The Profusion zinnias bloom throughout the summer in dense, compact mounds. Flowers are available in a range of colors including white, orange, cherry, apricot, and red. Work continues with the hybridizers, and new colors and sizes are introduced regularly. ‘Profusion White', ‘Profusion Orange', and ‘Profusion Cherry' are All-America Selection winners. Profusion zinnias are now available in knee-high plants that grow 20 to 24 inches tall and spread about a foot wide.

Three zinnias were chosen as All America Selection winners in 2010. From the Zahara series, the cultivars ‘Double Zahara Fire, ‘Zahara Starlight Rose', and ‘Double Zahara Cherry' performed well in full sun gardens across the United States. Pictures below are compliments of AAS. These interspecific hybrids grow about 12 inches tall and have high resistance to leaf spot and mildew diseases.

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