Select Seeds Zinnia Benary's Giant
Best premium seeds for home gardeners seeking professional quality cut flowers.
A reliable, high-performing variety that sets the standard for summer color. These vigorous plants offer large, long-lasting blooms that thrive in heat and attract pollinators, making them a staple for both garden beds and cut flower arrangements.
Who it's for
- Gardeners in humid climates seeking low-maintenance, healthy floral displays
- Home florists and hobbyists wanting long-lasting, florist-grade cut flowers
- Pollinator enthusiasts wanting a continuous nectar source for butterflies
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited square footage or small containers
- Impatient growers looking for instant color early in the season
- Perfectionists requiring absolute color uniformity for specific landscape designs
Performance breakdown
Bloom Vigor
Produces massive, consistent lilac-purple blooms with impressive reliability.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy, long-lasting stems make these ideal for professional-grade floral arrangements.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in intense heat and drought once established in the garden.
Pollinator Appeal
High nectar production makes these a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Ease of Maintenance
Simple deadheading routine keeps the plant blooming vigorously all season long.
Growth Habit
Tall, upright structure requires staking in windy or exposed garden locations.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Flower
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Spread
30 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full sun
Water Requirements
Medium
Seed Count
59
Planting Season
Summer to fall
Pest Resistant
Yes
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
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