When we first grew Zinnia Profusion in our trial gardens here at Park several years ago, the "oohs" and "aahs" were deafening. And no wonderProfusion Cherry (and its sunny sister, Orange) won the AAS Gold Medal Flower Awardthe first flowers to receive this prestigious award in a decade. And then both Cherry and White walked off with Europe's Fleuroselect Gold as well. And now there are double-flowered Profusions, with twice the petal power of all others in the family. First came Double Cherry, and now there are Double White and Double Fire in addition to this lovely golden-orange.
These bushy plants, 14 to 18 inches high and 20 to 24 inches wide, are simply smothered nonstop all season with cheerful, 2-inch daisy-formed blooms. The petals are rich golden-orange, and they arise in layers surrounding a bold, eye-catching central cone. This landscaping series is designed for large plantingsunlike 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 powdery mildew (don't we wish all Zinnias were) and other foliage diseases, and laughs at heat, humidity, and drought. We are proud to give Profusion our highest recommendation for garden-worthiness.
Zinnia is one of the easiest annuals to grow, attracting butterflies to the garden. It thrives in the sun and heat of summer, and asks only for well-drained soil of any type. Space the plants generously to prevent overcrowding. Use it to create a colorful low hedge, edging, or bright ribbon in the annual bed.
