🌱 Growing Conditions  Common Name: Zinnia ‘Benary’s Giant’  Height: 90–120 cm  Spacing: 30–45 cm  Sunlight:Full sun (6–8 hours daily)  Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.0  Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during seedling stage, then water deeply when dry  Fertilizer: Low to moderate; compost or balanced liquid feed during early growth  Temperature: Warm-season annual; thrives at 21–26°C
🌿 Planting & Care  Planting Time: Transplant seedlings after last frost, once soil has warmed  Pruning: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming  Pest Resistance: Generally pest-resistant; monitor for aphids, leaf spot, and powdery mildew  Transplant Tip: Transplant gently to avoid root shock 
🌸 Flowering & Harvest  Blooming Season: Early summer through first frost  Flower Type: Fully double blooms up to 15 cm wide in a wide range of vibrant colors  Stem Strength: Long, strong stems — ideal for cutting  Vase Life: Long-lasting; 7–10 days in fresh arrangements  Harvesting: Cut when blooms are fully open; they won’t continue to open after cutting
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection  Minimum Temperature: Frost-sensitive; protect seedlings from temperatures below 5°C  Mulching: Apply light mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds