Benary's Giant Deep Red zinnias are renowned for their intense, vibrant color and impressive floral attributes. Developed by the Benary breeding program in Germany, this variety was created to offer gardeners a bold and enduring red hue combined with the reliable performance characteristic of Benary zinnias. The plants produce large, fully double flowers with a deep, rich red color that stands out prominently in garden beds and floral arrangements. Each bloom is distinguished by its densely packed, ruffled petals, which create a full, rounded appearance and add significant texture to the garden. Benary's Giant Deep Red zinnias typically reach heights of 24 to 36 inches and exhibit a bushy, upright growth habit, making them ideal for both garden beds and cutting gardens. They begin blooming in mid-summer and continue to produce their striking flowers well into the fall, often lasting until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, demonstrating excellent heat tolerance and resistance to common garden pests. With their bold red color, substantial bloom size, and extended blooming period, Benary's Giant Deep Red zinnias are a dramatic and enduring choice for adding vibrant color and texture to any garden or floral display.
Produces a vibrant array of zinnias that look great in cut flower bouquets as well as beds and borders. A beautiful blend of ‘Canary Bird’, ‘Coral Beauty’ and ‘Orange King’ Zinnia varieties. Zinnias are also great for attracting butterflies.
The Monster series strawflowers are high yielding produces of fresh cut or dried arrangements. This variety has beautiful dark red blooms. The Monster Scarlet variety produces extra large double blooms with long and strong stems. Blooms reach 2–2 1/2" across.
Red Lemon BiColor is a beautiful sunflower with lemon petals that blend into a red center. This is a unique blend that hasn't been replicated. The red color on the petals diffuses over the lemon base giving a soft almost pinkish color to the flower as it opens.
The Double Click Cosmo produces large double blooms that range in shades of carmine, pink and white, making this a beautiful cut flower. Contains fully-double and semidouble blooms make this a great garden addition. Cosmos are also known as garden cosmos. The Double Click grows to a height of 36-44".
Starburst Lemon Éclair sunflower has a rich chocolate center with bursting lemon petals. It matures early and is one of the first to cut. Narrow plantings encourage plants with a dominant center flower that is perfect for cutting. Give it space and Lemon Éclair will develop branches bearing smaller flowers.
Deep Apricot Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented dark yellowish-pink flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers. Ht. 22–26". Avg. 15,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
White dill ammi, scientifically known as Ammi majus, is a captivating and delicate flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. This annual herbaceous plant is native to the Mediterranean region but has spread its presence to various parts of the world due to its aesthetic appeal and versatility. White dill ammi typically reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet, making it an ideal choice for both garden beds and cut flower arrangements. The plant's most distinctive feature is its lacy, fern-like foliage, which gives it a feathery and graceful appearance. The leaves are finely dissected, and the plant produces clusters of small, snow-white flowers that form intricate, flattened umbels. Each flower comprises five petals and is surrounded by numerous tiny, thread-like bracts. These blooms create a delicate, lacy, and ethereal effect, making white dill ammi a popular choice for adding texture and softness to floral arrangements. White dill ammi thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy and adaptable plant, growing well in a variety of soil types and conditions. It is generally cultivated from seeds, which can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors and transplanted. White dill ammi is known for its resilience and resistance to many pests and diseases, making it relatively easy to grow for both novice and experienced gardeners. Historically, white dill ammi has been cultivated for its ornamental qualities and its use in traditional herbal medicine. Its delicate blooms have made it a favorite in cottage gardens and floral arrangements for centuries. Additionally, various parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for their potential medicinal properties. The seeds, in particular, have been used for their carminative and digestive benefits. Today, white dill ammi remains a beloved garden plant and continues to be appreciated for its timeless beauty and versatility in both gardens and floral design.
Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias are a striking and elegant variety celebrated for their unique, soft color and impressive blooms. Developed by the esteemed Benary breeding program in Germany, these zinnias were introduced to provide gardeners with a beautiful lilac shade and robust growth. The plants produce large, fully double flowers with a delicate lilac hue that ranges from light lavender to deeper purple tones, creating a gentle and sophisticated display. Each bloom features a rounded shape with densely packed, ruffled petals that give it a plush, pom-pom-like appearance. Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias typically grow to a height of 24 to 36 inches and exhibit a bushy, upright growth habit, making them ideal for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. They begin blooming in mid-summer and continue to showcase their lovely lilac flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, showing resilience to heat and common garden pests. With their soft lilac color, large blooms, and long-lasting flowering period, Benary's Giant Lilac zinnias are a graceful and vibrant addition to any garden or floral arrangement.
Hot Biscuits is an easy to grow plant that is great as a cut filler in bouquets and vases. This plant grows 40-48" tall and produces heavy yields of bronze blooms. To encourage optimum branching it's recommended to pinch out the center (apical) bud.
Apricot Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented light yellowish-orange flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers. Ht. 22–26". Avg. 15,600 seeds/oz.
Camelot Mix Digitalis, commonly known as foxglove, is a striking biennial to short-lived perennial that produces tall spires of tubular blooms in shades of lavender, rose, white, and cream, often with speckled throats. Growing 36–48 inches tall and about 12–18 inches wide, it adds vertical interest to garden borders and woodland-style plantings. Best suited for part shade to full sun in cooler climates, it thrives in well-drained, moist soil and benefits from regular watering and deadheading to encourage longer bloom time. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9, Camelot Mix is ideal for cottage gardens and attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
The Monster series strawflowers are high yielding produces of fresh cut or dried arrangements. This variety has beautiful mixture of dark pink blooms. The Monster Rose variety produces extra large double blooms with long and strong stems. Blooms reach 2–2 1/2" across.
Miss Jekyll 'Love in a Mist' is a beautiful blend of pastel colors that bloom late spring to early summer. Nigella flowers make a nice companion plant for roses and Asiatic lilies. The seed pods are used in dried flower arrangements, and the seeds are edible.
Rosita 2 Yellow is your standard in double flowered lisianthus. Petals are yellow with top flowering and strong stems. This is truly a great cutting flower often times getting mistaken for roses. Rosita 2 is suitable for spring and early summer flowering. Enjoy the excellent vase life with these medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers and more useable buds. Pelleted Seed Ht. 24–36". Avg. 42,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Aster oblongifolius, now widely known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium and commonly called Aromatic Aster, is a hardy native perennial historically found across the central and eastern United States in prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is prized for its dense, bushy habit and its late-season display of abundant lavender-purple flowers with bright yellow centers, which provide vital nectar to pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The foliage releases a pleasant, resinous fragrance when brushed, and the plant’s naturally compact form makes it ideal for borders and native plantings. To grow Aromatic Aster successfully, plant seeds or transplants in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliably forms a vibrant, mound-shaped display each autumn.
Blue Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented very blueish-purple flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers. Ht. 22–26". Avg. 15,600 seeds/oz.
Chief produces 2-7" vibrant red colored blooms that are very well suited to production of cut flowers. Does great in high heat temperatures of greenhouses. Dense plantings of Chief produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers. Also known as cockscomb and crested cock's comb.
