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Zinnias originated in Mexico and have become one of the most popular bedding plants world-wide. Easy and quick to flower, these cheerful annuals provide bright long-lasting color during the heat of summer. They resist disease and drought, come in almost every imaginable color, and bloom from seed in 60-80 days. Preferring well-drained soil and plenty of sun, they are one of the very best summer plants available.
TALL VARIETIES
Benary's
Giant Mix - Zinnia elegans - Annual; This variety was developed for
the cut-flower industry and provides huge fully double dahlia-like 5 inch
flowers on strong stems. Colors are red, pink, yellow, white, purple
and orange. Full sun; plant height: 40-50in.
| #464 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
California Giants, Mixed - Zinnia elegans - Annual; Big 4-7in. blooms
on sturdy stems. Colors includes shades of red, yellow and purple. Drought
resistant; Full sun; plant height: 2-1/2to 3ft.
| #144 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Envy - Zinnia
elegans - Annual; A profusion of 2 inch chartreuse dahlia-type flowers
will catch your eye. Semi-double blooms on upright plants bloom through
the summer. Full sun; plant height: 36in.
| #466 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| Plants: #P466A 2 1/2 in. pots $1.00 ea. |
Giant Cactus Flowered, Mixed - Zinnia elegans - Annual; Big 3-5in. tetraploid
blooms on sturdy stems. Colors includes shades of red, yellow and purple.
Drought resistant; Full sun; plant height: 2-1/2to 3ft.
| #145 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Old Mexico -- Zinnia haageana - Annual; Very uniform 26 inch plants bear
dozens of bright multicolored blooms. Variations of browns, reds,
and yellows, some solid, many more bicolors in a variety of patterns make
this a good companion to sunflowers. All American Selections winner
in 1962. Full sun; plant height: 26in.
| #467 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| Plants: #P467A 2 1/2 in. pots $1.00 ea. |
Persian Carpet - Zinnia haageana - Annual; Well-branched
spreading plants bear semi-double and fully double 2 inch bicolor blooms
of red, gold, mahogany and cream. Continues blooming well even in
the heat of summer. Full sun; plant height: 28in.
| #469 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
State Fair Mix - Zinnia elegans - Annual; 4 inch single, semi-double
and double blooms in scarlet, orange, white rose, salmon, yellow &
white. Full sun; plant height: 36in.
| #465 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Zig-Zag - Zinnia elegans - Annual: Mixture of 3-4 inch double
bicolor blooms in red, white, pink, yellow and rose with ruffled petals.
Full sun; plant height: 20in.
| #468 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Whirlygig
- Zinnia elegans - Huge semi-cactus flowered blooms are tinged with contrasting
colors at the edges. Good cut flower variety. Full sun or partial
shade; height: 27in.
| #4034 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
MEDIUM AND DWARF VARIETIES
Dreamland
- Zinnia elegans - Annual; Hybrid that combines the elegance
of dahlia flowered blooms and a compact growth habit. 4in. fully
double blooms on high performance plants. Mix contains blooms in
all of the colors listed below. Full Sun; height: 12in.
| #1325 Ivory | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #1326 Pink | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #1327 Scarlet | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #1328 Yellow | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #2487 Rose | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #2488 Red | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #2489 Mix | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
Lilliput Mixed - Zinnia elegans - Annual; Small pompom blooms on 18in.
stems. Great summer color. Shades of white to red. Drought resistant; full
sun; plant height: 12-18in.
| #146 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Magellan
Series - Zinnia elegans - 5-1/2 inch dahlia blooms on dwarf plants.
Profusely flowering throughout the season. Full sun or partial shade;
height: 15in.
| CHERRY #3642 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| IVORY #3643 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| CORAL #3644 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| ROSE #3645 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| SCARLET #3646 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| ORANGE #3647 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| SALMON #3648 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| YELLOW #3649 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| MIX #3650 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| RED #3655 | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
Profusion Series - Zinnia elegans - Annual; Compact plants
earn their name by bearing dozens of single 2 inch blooms, so densely packed
as to form a carpet of color. Shades of red, orange and white are
included in this mix. Full sun; plant height: 12in.
| #470 Mix | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #471 White | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #472 Orange | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #473 Red | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Red Spider - Zinnia tenuiflora - Annual; Heirloom variety
documented as early as 1801. Sinlgle red spidery blooms on upright
stems bloom all summer into frost. Full sun; plant height:24in.
| #478 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds |
Scabious Mix
- Zinnia elegans - Annual - Unique among zinnias, the blooms resemble scabiosa,
with fluffy centers and dahlia like outer petals. What a plant!
Full sun; height: 24in.
| #4033 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 75 seeds |
Sombrero - Zinnia haageana - Annual; 2-3in. red and yellow blooms. Eye-catching
& a great companion to sunflowers. Drought resistant; Full sun; plant
height: 1-2ft.
| #147 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
Swizzle - Zinnia elegans - Eyecatching bicolor 4in. blooms with darker
color in the center, edged in white. Compact bushy habit makes a
perfect bedding or container plant. Full sun; height: 12in.
| #1330 Scarlet with Yellow edge | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 10 seeds | |
| #1331 Cherry with Ivory edge | Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 10 seeds |
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