Zinnia Profusion Fire
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 a bold mix of scarlet and orange, some looking almost striped while others a wash of both bright sunset tones. The petals surround a bold, eye-catching central eye of frilly golden -- a very unusual combination for Zinnia, and absolutely magnificent in a large planting. And large plantings are just what this landscaping series is designed for -- 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 Fire |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 15 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in - 15 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Flower, Long Bloomers |
| Bloom Color | Dark Orange, Red |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Powdery Mildew |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Outdoor |
