Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia flowers are loved for their bright bold colors that make outstanding statements in garden beds, containers and cut flower arrangements. Our most popular zinnia of all, the Benary’s Giant Zinnias, are well known in cut flower circles for their large, dahlia flowers and their long, thick stems that are less likely to bend when being cut. Explore the different colors, types, heights and sizes available to you in our collection of flower seeds.

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Zinnia Seeds

Zinnia Seeds For Sale

Zinnias are an annual staple for garden centers because of their quick turnaround time from sowing to point of sale and their vivid flower color quickly attracts consumers. Varieties in the Magellan, Dreamland, Short Stuff, Distance, Zinnita, Zahara, Profusion, and Swizzle series are all excellent choices for garden center sales.

Sown them directly in the field where they are quick to grow and ready to harvest. Cut flower zinnia varieties range in height from 24-36”, and come in different flower types such as cactus flowered, dahlia flowered, or pom pom flowered. Flower size varies from 1½ to 5 inches depending on the variety. Marketing channels for cut flower zinnias are roadside stands, farmers’ markets and local florists. Varieties such as Benary’s Giant, Cut and Come, State Fair, Oklahoma, Edwardian Mix, and Cactus Flowered Mix are all excellent choices for commercial cut flower zinnia production.

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The dwarf types are perfect for garden borders and patio containers. Try to pair them up with other annuals in a combo planter where their vivid color will contrast nicely with other subtle flower and foliage hues. Magellan, Dreamland Profusion, and Zahara varieties are especially noteworthy additions to planters. Tall zinnia varieties are perfect for the back sections of annual flower beds, and are often cut for indoor enjoyment. Ruffles Mix, Zowie! Yellow Flame and Uproar Rose, along with Benary’s Giant, State Fair and Giant Cactus Mix are all excellent candidates for home garden cut flower zinnias.

Many of our zinnia seed selections are available in money-saving collections! Try our Zinnia Garden Collection which brings you five different bedding plant zinnias to plant in your home garden. Or if you are looking for the best cut flower varieties around, then you’ll want to try our Benary’s Giant Collection that gives you eight great colors from the most popular tall dahlia-flowered zinnia series available! For cut flower production, you may want to also consider some additional products to support your zinnia sales. Floral preservatives, support netting, cut flower bouquet sleeves, and even a cut flower display stand are available to help market your wares!

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