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Zinnia Profusion Red
Flower
FlowerZinnia hybrida 'Profusion Red'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–10
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 8" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
- pH 5.5–7.5
Overview
This All-America Selections winner revolutionized zinnias with its exceptional disease resistance and non-stop blooming habit. Compact plants produce hundreds of bright red single flowers that attract butterflies while resisting the powdery mildew that plagues other zinnias. Perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens where reliable color and low maintenance are priorities.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1/4 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 5.5–7.5. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 4-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, alternaria blight (rare), leaf spot.