Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’
Overview
Uses: Annual borders, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, cottage gardens, large summer displays.
Benefits: Fully double purple blooms on tall, sturdy stems provide standout summer color and excellent cut flowers. Fast to flower and dependable in heat.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — branching stems with a vertical form.
Bloom Color: Purple
Mature Height: 30–50 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Bloom Season: Summer to Frost
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Velvety, fully double purple blooms on long stems make ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’ a showpiece zinnia for sunny gardens and cutting beds.
This tall, vigorous selection produces large flower heads that hold their color beautifully in the landscape and in a vase. Regular harvesting and deadheading keep plants blooming steadily through the heat of summer and well into fall.
With strong stems and an upright habit, it’s an easy way to build big seasonal impact—whether you’re filling borders with bold color, planting for pollinators, or stocking a weekly bouquet bucket.
Care
Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’ Care
Plant after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a full-sun location with fertile, well-drained soil and good airflow.
Water deeply to establish, then allow the top of the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Water at the base when possible to keep foliage drier.
Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth with a
slow release fertilizer
to support steady flowering and strong stems.
Deadhead often or harvest flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Pinching young plants once can promote fuller branching and more stems for cutting.
Size
What Size is the Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’ for Sale Online?
Plants ship greenhouse-grown in a grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container. If you need additional details before ordering, please
contact us.
How Large Does Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’ Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 30–50 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming upright stems topped with large, fully double purple blooms.
Additional Information
Is ‘Benary’s Giant Purple’ a perennial or an annual?
It is a true annual that completes its life cycle in one growing season. For more warm-season options, browse our
Annuals
collection.
Is this zinnia a good choice for cut flowers?
Yes. It’s grown specifically for strong stems and long-lasting blooms, making it a reliable choice for bouquets and cutting gardens.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes. Zinnias are a favorite for bees and butterflies, especially when planted in sunny, open areas where blooms are easy to access.
Where can I find more zinnia varieties?
Explore additional colors and forms in our
Zinnias
collection.
