Zinnia 'Profusion Double Cherry'
Laughs at mildew, withstands heat, humidity, cold, drought, and poor soil, and blooms for months!
These bushy plants, 12 inches high and 15 inches wide, are simply smothered nonstop all season with cheerful, 2-inch daisy-formed blooms. The petals are bright cherry-red, and they arise in layers surrounding a bold, eye-catching central cone. This landscaping series is designed for large plantings -- unlike the cut-flower or bedding varieties, Profusion is a dense, bushy, many-flowered little plant that covers ground AND fills the garden with color into the bargain!
Profusion is highly tolerant of mildew and other foliage diseases, and laughs at heat, humidity, and drought. We are proud to give Profusion our highest recommendation for garden-worthiness.
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, and attract butterflies to the garden. They are the perfect cut flower--the more you cut, the more you get! They thrive in the sun and heat of summer, and ask only for well-drained soil. Space the plants generously to prevent overcrowding. When cutting the blooms for the vase, trim off all the foliage; unlike the blooms, it does not age well! Direct-sow or start ahead indoors. Pkt is 25 seeds.
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Species | hybrida |
| Variety | 'Profusion Double Cherry' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Compact |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 15 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in - 15 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Direct Sow, Double Blooms, Easy Care Plants, Ever Blooming, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Season Extenders |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Containers, Ground Cover, Ornamental, Outdoor |
