Find Your Perfect Plants at The Green Leaf Nursery Nursery

If you want maximum color with minimum effort, the Profusion Series Zinnia is your answer. These award-winning hybrids combine the best of two species to create a plant that is incredibly tough, disease-resistant, and self-cleaning. From fiery oranges to soft apriocots and clean whites, they provide a constant carpet of color.

• Humidity Hero: Highly resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot, the two biggest enemies of zinnias in Florida.
• No Deadheading Required: These plants are "self-cleaning," meaning they grow right over old blooms, so you don't have to spend time clipping them.
• Heat & Drought Tolerant: They won't wilt in the mid-afternoon Florida sun once they are established.
• Pollinator Buffet: Butterflies and bees love the open-faced flowers, making your garden a constant hub of activity.

Light: Full Sun (Best for high bloom count)

Water: Moderate; water at the base of the plant when possible

Soil: Well-draining soil or quality potting mix

Height: 12–18 inches tallSpread12–15 inches wide

Gardener's Tip: For a lush, "carpet" effect, plant your Profusion Zinnias about $10$ to $12$ inches apart. They will grow together to create a solid mass of color that helps suppress weeds!

Profusion Zinnias are excellent for filling in gaps around your taller perennials:

• Busy Bee Sunflower (Place Zinnias at the base of the sunflowers for a tiered look)
• Blue Porterweed (The low-growing zinnias look stunning in front of the upright Porterweed)
• Purple Coneflower (The orange or yellow zinnias create a beautiful contrast with the purple petals)

When you want maximum visual impact with zero stress, the Zahara® Series is the gold standard for summer bedding plants. Known for having the largest flowers in the "landscape zinnia" category, these plants deliver high-impact color that lasts from the peak of summer heat all the way through the first frost.

• Oversized Flowers: Enjoy larger, more prominent blooms than standard dwarf zinnias, making them visible from across the yard.
• Superior Disease Resistance: Specifically bred to shrug off powdery mildew and fungal spots, keeping the foliage clean and green even in Florida’s humidity.
• Drought Defiant: Once these plants are settled in, they are remarkably tough and require very little supplemental water.
• Non-Stop Pollinator Action: The wide, flat blossoms are the perfect "landing pads" for butterflies and honeybees.

Light: Full Sun (6+ hours)

Water: Low to Moderate (Highly drought-tolerant)

Soil: Well-draining soil is key; thrives in sandy garden beds

Height: 12–18 inches

Spread12–18 inches

Gardener's Tip: Zahara zinnias are "low-maintenance," meaning they don't need deadheading to keep blooming. However, clipping a few flowers for a bud vase will only encourage the plant to branch out and become even fuller!

Zahara Zinnias are the perfect "filler" for any sunny spot. Try these combinations:

• Blue Mistflower (The large Zahara blooms pop beautifully against the airy blue texture)
• Purple Coneflower (Use 'Zahara White' or 'Zahara Yellow' to brighten the base of your taller purple flowers)
• Tropical Sage (Mix 'Zahara Fire' with red Salvia for a sizzling, high-energy pollinator garden)

If you are looking for dramatic height and massive, dahlia-like blooms, look no further than Benary’s Giant. This series is the gold standard for cut-flower farmers and home gardeners alike. With thick, sturdy stems and double blossoms reaching up to $4$ or $5$ inches across, these zinnias turn any garden into a cutting meadow.

• Massive Blooms: Large, fully double flowers that hold their shape and color beautifully.
• Long Vase Life: Bred specifically for the floral industry, these blooms stay fresh in water for over a week.
• High-Yielding: The more you cut, the more they bloom! Harvesting flowers actually triggers the plant to produce more stems.
• Mildew Resistance: While many tall zinnias suffer from disease, the Benary’s Giant series is highly resistant to powdery mildew, making it a reliable choice for Florida’s humidity.

Light: Full Sun (6–8+ hours)

Water: Moderate; water at the soil level to keep the foliage dry

Height: 3–4 feet tall

Spacing: 9–12 inches apartBloom Time: Summer until the first frost

Gardener's Tip: Because these get so tall, they may need a little support. Planting them in dense groups helps them prop each other up, or you can use simple bamboo stakes to keep those heavy flower heads standing tall after a Florida rain.

Because of their height, Benary’s Giants should be placed at the back of your garden beds. Try them behind:

• Zahara® Zinnias (Create a "staircase" effect with tall zinnias in back and shorter ones in front)
• Blue Porterweed (The purple spikes look incredible peeking through the giant zinnia blooms)
• Purple Coneflower (For a high-impact, multi-textured pollinator garden)

State Fair Zinnias are famous for one thing: size. These robust plants produce some of the largest flowers in the zinnia family, with massive, multi-petaled blooms that can reach up to $5$ inches in diameter. If you want a garden that feels like a classic American meadow, these are the seeds to sow.

• Record-Breaking Size: True to their name, these are the zinnias you’d enter into a competition. They offer a stunning array of colors including scarlet, gold, lavender, and orange.
• Pollinator Superstars: Because the blooms are so large, they provide an massive amount of nectar for butterflies and bees.
• Sturdy Growth: These plants are thick-stemmed and vigorous, standing up to the Florida heat with impressive resilience.
• Excellent Value: They are fast growers that fill up space quickly, providing a high-impact look on a budget.

Light: Full Sun (Crucial for large blooms)

Water: Moderate; keep soil moist during the first few weeks

Height: 30–36 inches tall

Spacing: 12 inches apart (to allow for good airflow)

Bloom Time: Early Summer through Fall

Gardener's Tip: To get the absolute largest flowers, ensure you give these plenty of "elbow room." Good airflow between the plants is the secret to keeping the foliage healthy and the flowers huge in our humid climate.

State Fair Zinnias have a bold, wild look that pairs perfectly with other "meadow" style plants:

• Busy Bee Sunflower (Create a "sunshine corner" with tall zinnias and compact sunflowers)
• Swamp Milkweed (The height of the State Fair Zinnias complements the vertical reach of the Milkweed)
• Blue Mistflower (The massive, solid blooms of the zinnias pop against the soft, airy blue mist)

The Dreamland Series is a favorite at the nursery because it defies expectations. While the plants stay short and tidy—perfect for containers and small beds—the flowers are incredibly large, double-petaled, and resemble dahlias. If you want the "big flower" look without the tall, floppy stems, Dreamland is your perfect match.

• Huge Double Blooms: Each plant produces large, $3$ to $4$ inch flowers that are packed with petals for a lush, premium look.
• Compact & Tidy: Reaching only about $10–12$ inches tall, they won’t flop over or require staking, making them ideal for the front of a garden border.
• Instant Impact: These zinnias bloom very early in their life cycle, providing "instant color" the moment they are planted.
• Wind Resistant: Because they are low to the ground and sturdy, they are a great choice for more exposed or breezy areas of your yard.

Light: Full Sun

Water: Moderate; prefers regular watering at the base

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Height: 10–12 inches

Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

Gardener's Tip: Dreamland zinnias are heavy feeders because they produce such large flowers on small frames. A little bit of balanced fertilizer every few weeks will keep them pumping out those giant blooms all season long!

Dreamland zinnias are the ultimate "edging" plant. Try using them to border these taller nursery favorites:

• Purple Coneflower (Plant Dreamlands in front to hide the "legs" of the taller coneflowers)
• Blue Porterweed (The deep reds and yellows of Dreamland look stunning against the purple spikes)
• Swamp Milkweed (Use Dreamland Zinnias to create a colorful "skirt" around your taller butterfly plants)