Zinnia Benary's Giant Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting reliable, long-stemmed blooms for fresh arrangements.
These are the gold standard for cut-flower gardeners who prioritize performance over delicate aesthetics. While they lack the nuanced, ruffled charm of heirloom varieties, their sheer resilience and massive, dahlia-like blooms make them an essential workhorse for any productive summer cutting garden.
$5.56
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Harris Seeds
Who it's for
- Professional florists seeking reliable, high-quality cut flowers
- Gardeners in hot climates needing resilient, heat-tolerant annuals
- Floral designers curating sophisticated, vintage-inspired color palettes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid regions lacking time for preventative maintenance
- Budget-conscious hobbyists preferring inexpensive, common seed varieties
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants without regular deadheading
Performance breakdown
Bloom Quality
Dahlia-flowered double blooms offer professional-grade aesthetics for any garden display.
Stem Integrity
Thick, sturdy stems provide excellent support for large, heavy flower heads.
Environmental Resilience
Robust genetics ensure high tolerance against heat, rain, and common diseases.
Harvest Yield
Cut-and-come-again habit maximizes flower production throughout the entire growing season.
Vase Longevity
Exceptional durability makes these blooms a top choice for fresh arrangements.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprouting within ten days when soil temperatures are properly managed.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Flower
Seed Type
Hybrid
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
70 days
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Mature Height
40 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Disease Resistant
true
Seed Count
50
Lifecycle
Annual
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