Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, mixed beds, and bright summer color blocks.
Benefits: Big, fully double lime-green blooms that add a fresh, modern pop to beds and bouquets. Strong stems, long vase life, and reliable flowering through heat.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — sturdy stems with branching flower heads.
Bloom Color: Green
Mature Height: ~30"–50"
Mature Width: ~14"
Bloom Season: Summer through Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Cool, crisp, and unexpectedly elegant—Benary’s Giant Lime brings a fresh chartreuse glow to the hottest days of summer.
Its large, fully double blooms stand tall on strong stems, making it a standout in sunny beds and one of the best zinnias for cutting. The unique lime tone plays beautifully with pinks, purples, and whites, and it reads as both modern and classic depending on what you pair it with.
From midsummer right up to frost, this variety keeps producing when conditions are warm, giving you a steady supply of bold blooms for the garden and the vase.
Care
Zinnia ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ Care
Plant outdoors after frost danger has passed and nights are consistently warm. Choose a full-sun site with well-drained soil and give plants space for airflow to help reduce powdery mildew pressure.
Water deeply at the base and let the top few inches of soil dry slightly between waterings. Avoid frequent overhead watering when possible.
For consistent growth and flowering, feed every 4–6 weeks with a slow release fertilizer.
Pinch young plants once to encourage branching and more stems for cutting. Regular harvesting or deadheading helps extend bloom production through the season.
Size
What Size is the Zinnia ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ for Sale Online?
Our Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ is shipped in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is well-rooted and actively growing at time of shipment. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Zinnia ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ Grow?
In the garden, plants typically reach about 30–50 inches tall and around 14 inches wide, with upright stems topped by large double lime-green blooms.
Additional Information
Is Zinnia ‘Benary’s Giant Lime’ a perennial or an annual?
It’s a true annual that completes its life cycle in one growing season. For more warm-season color, browse our Annuals.
Is it good for cut flowers?
Yes. The long stems and strong vase life make it a favorite for cutting gardens and summer arrangements, and the lime-green color is especially useful for modern bouquets.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes. Zinnias are visited by bees and butterflies throughout the bloom season, especially when planted in sunny, diverse flower beds.
Where can I see more zinnia varieties?
You can browse our full selection in the Zinnias collection.
