Indian Summer Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta), an award-winning variety of Black-Eyed Susan, is cherished for its brilliant, long-lasting blooms and adaptability in the garden. First popularized in the late 20th century, this hardy annual or short-lived perennial produces extra-large daisy-like flowers—often 6–9 inches across—with golden-yellow petals surrounding dark chocolate-brown centers. Plants grow 3–4 feet tall with sturdy, branching stems, making them excellent for borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Indian Summer Rudbeckia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates heat and drought once established, and attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Easy to grow and widely adaptable across North America, it brings a bold splash of color to beds, wildflower meadows, and cottage-style plantings throughout the summer and into fall.
Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful peach bell-shaped petals with dark freckles within. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
This Clarkia is an excellent cut flower with good uniformity and beautiful salmon color. The Grace series produces cut flowers measuring 24-30 inches in height on lateral branching of up to 15 stems each carrying 5 to 6 solid clusters of blooms.
A high yielder of button-like blooms. An excellent filler for bouquets and vases. Blends well with other cut-flowers. An upright plant with lots of strong stems that carry .5-1" yellow centers that lighten as they get to the tip of the petals. Also known as feverfew. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
The long-lasting blooms of the Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia brings beautiful, rich shades of crimson to any garden or bouquet! The giant red blooms attract butterflies and bees all summer long, and songbirds in the early fall. The Cherry Brandy thrives in the sun and is able to stand up to heat and humidity, making it easy to care for. It is a perennial, therefore it will reseed itself around the garden, perpetuating from year to year! Make sure to deadhead the faded flowers in order to prolong the flowering season.
The Velvet Queen Sunflower produces huge, beautiful velvety red blooms that are absolutely unforgettable in the garden or a vase. This variety can measure up to 8 inches across and will very freely bloom all summer long. The Velvet Queen is truly the queen of sunflowers!
The Sahara Rudbeckia has a beautiful bloom of caramel, red and pink - perfect for a fall bouquet since it will flower into mid to late autumn! It tolerates heat well and thrives in full Sun. Grown as a half-hardy annual, the Sahara performs well in most soil types. This delightful flower not only is an attention grabber for people, but for butterflies as well. Make sure to deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
The Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula is a beautiful golden yellow and orange pot marigold that makes for excellent cut flowers. This Calendula variety is a customer favorites for brightening up a room in a vase or lending beauty to many dishes as edible flowers. This annual prefers cooler climates that look great in different containers and pots. The Pacific Beauty Mix's peak blooms occur in spring through summer.
The State Fair Zinnia is a customer favorite and a State Fair winner for its jumbo 5" flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors! This tall, robust plant produces flowers that bloom in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, white and bicolors. State Fair is disease resistant with terrific sun and heat tolerance.
Benary's Giant Wine zinnias are a striking and sophisticated variety celebrated for their deep, rich hue and robust growth. Developed by the renowned Benary breeding program in Germany, this variety was designed to offer gardeners a luxurious color and reliable performance. The plants produce large, fully double flowers with a deep wine-red color that adds a dramatic and elegant touch to any garden or floral arrangement. Each bloom is characterized by its densely packed, ruffled petals, which create a plush, rounded appearance that enhances its visual impact. Benary's Giant Wine zinnias typically reach heights of 24 to 36 inches and feature a bushy, upright growth habit, making them well-suited for garden beds, borders, and cutting gardens. They begin blooming in mid-summer and continue to display their stunning flowers until the first frost. These zinnias thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, demonstrating resilience to heat and common pests. With their deep wine color, impressive flower size, and extended blooming period, Benary's Giant Wine zinnias are a distinguished and vibrant addition to any garden or floral display.
Gypsy offers up abundant airy flowers on graceful plants with finely-textured foliage. Gypsy Deep Pink offers beautiful dark pink blooms for an extended period of time. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Excellent filler cut flower for vases and bouquets. Ht. 12-18". Avg. 26,400 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
California Giant Zinnias are a classic heirloom flower variety developed for their impressive size and vibrant color range, including red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and purple blooms. These zinnias produce large, dahlia-like flowers up to 5 inches across on sturdy stems that can reach 3–4 feet tall, making them a standout in garden beds and floral arrangements. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and should be sown directly after the last frost or started indoors 4–6 weeks earlier. With a fast growth cycle of 75–90 days to maturity, they require regular watering, deadheading for continuous blooms, and occasional spacing to promote airflow and prevent mildew. California Giant Zinnias are perfect for cutting gardens, pollinator habitats, and adding bold, cheerful color to landscapes all summer long.
