Zinnia Benarys Giant Purple

Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Purple' features rounded, fully double flowers packed with rich violet-purple petals and opening up to 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm). As the flower matures, a circle of small golden stars surrounds its center disk. Resembling dahlias, they are borne on very long, sturdy stems above the foliage of lance-shaped leaves, and make a big statement in the landscape. Blooming profusely over a lengthy season extending from early summer to frost, this showy annual is a vigorous and excellent performer in all climates.
Enjoying a long vase life, 'Giant Purple' belongs to the well-known Series 'Benary's Giant', a mildew resistant Zinnia variety developed for the cut flower industry. It is one of the best tall, long stemmed Zinnia variety and is recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. It is exceptionally disease resistant and stands up well to heat, drought and rain. 

• Forms a dense, compact mound up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Extremely easy to grow, Zinnias are annuals which love full sun and prefer a humusy, evenly moist and well-draining soil.
• Great choice for the back of sunny beds and borders or large containers. Excellent pick for the cutting garden!
• Adored by butterflies, hummingbirds and birds.
• Don't crowd them to keep them disease-free and avoid powdery mildew. Air circulation is important!
• Among the easiest plants to grow from seed, you can start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last first date, should you wish earlier spring blooms.