How tall do Profusion zinnias get?

16-18 inches tall
In the garden Profusion will eventually grow 16-18 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide, depending on the length of the growing season and soil type. For greenhouse growers, Profusion zinnias offer great germination percentages at 90%+. Profusion’s high seed quality yields more useable and transplantable seedlings.

Do Profusion zinnias need full sun?

Well-suited for containers, Profusion has won several All-America Selections gold medals. The plants are compact and bask in summer’s hottest heat. Incredibly simple to start from seed, sun-loving zinnias bloom quickly. All you need is a sunny spot and a packet of zinnia seeds will go a long way.

What colors do Profusion zinnias come in?

Profusion zinnias are available in many colors, including orange, white, yellow, cherry, coral pink, apricot, deep apricot and fire in both single and double flower forms.

How do you treat zinnias profusion?

Flowers best in full sun. * Care: Plant now in rich, loose soil improved with generous amounts of compost. Keep damp for the first few weeks, then zinnias become drought-hardy. Fertilizing every few weeks with a high-phosphorus flower fertilizer helps but isn’t critical if you’ve enriched the soil with compost.

Should I deadhead Zinnia?

Zinnias are low maintenance. Since they’re fast-growing, they shade out weeds. They don’t require much in the way of fertilizing (just an occasional well-balanced mix), and they don’t need mulching. Deadheading helps to produce more flowers.

Should I soak zinnia seeds before planting?

It is recommended that you only soak most seeds for 12 to 24 hours and no more than 48 hours. After soaking your seeds, they can be planted as directed. The benefit of soaking seeds before planting is that your germination time will be reduced, which means you can have happy, growing plants faster.

Do zinnias spread?

Zinnias are annuals, meaning that they go from seed to flower to seed quickly. Creeping or spreading Zinnia angustifolia, such as the Crystal Series, are a revelation for the front of the border, raised beds, containers, and even ground covers.

What can I plant with profusion zinnia?

In the flower garden Below, you see orange profusion zinnia mixed with other flowers including white alyssum and yellow coreopsis.

Are there red zinnias?

Zinnia, Big Red has extra-large blooms, up to 6 in. across and are striking deep, rich red color. Vigorous, upright plants last long in the garden after other zinnias have passed.

Are zinnias good in pots?

Zinnias in pots can look just as lovely, if not more so, than those planted in beds. Zinnias are colorful additions to any flower garden, they’re great for cutting, they are easy to grow and start from seed, so they make a great choice for container gardening.

Do zinnias rebloom after cutting?

Zinnias are a “cut and come again” flower, so when you cut the plant “hard,” it responds by sending out even more long, strong stems all season long. If you follow these few simple steps, you’ll have beautiful long-lasting blooms that hold up 7-10 days in a vase.

What are the traits of a zinnia profusion?

A real breakthrough in the world of Zinnias, the hybrid ‘Profusion’ Series is a stunning cross between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia Elegans which combines the best traits of both species: disease resistance; drought, heat and humidity tolerance and easy maintenance (no deadheading).

What kind of zinnia is double hot cherry?

A real breakthrough in the world of Zinnias, Zinnia ‘Profusion Double Hot Cherry’ is a stunning cross between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia elegans which combines the best traits of both species: disease resistance; drought, heat and humidity tolerance and easy maintenance (no deadheading).

Are there any Zinnia that are disease resistant?

Profusion zinnias are more disease-resistant than some you may have tried in the past. This series of zinnia varieties such as Profusion Red, Profusion White and Profusion Fire —you get the idea—packs vibrant color into small spots. Well-suited for containers, Profusion has won several All-America Selections gold medals.

How big is a profusion double hot cherry?

It boasts double, vibrant rich rose flowers, 2-3 in. wide (6-7 cm), that are so abundant that, as a group, they do stand out. As the flower matures, a circle of small golden stars surrounds its center disk.