Profusion Mix Zinnia
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, vibrant summer color.
Brighten your garden with the Profusion Double Mix Zinnia, a lively annual that promises continuous color from summer to fall. This variety forms impressive mounds, adorned with vibrant blooms in red, cherry, orange, and white, each about 2 inches across. Ideal for mass plantings, containers, or edging pathways, these zinnias grow to a manageable height and width. They are exceptionally tolerant of heat and humidity, and resistant to powdery mildew, making them a low-maintenance choice for attracting butterflies and beneficial insects to your landscape.
$6.95
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#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Width
1418
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Container gardeners needing tidy, uniform plant growth
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants without chemical sprays
- Landscapers wanting consistent, long-lasting floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers preferring inexpensive, open-pollinated varieties
- Seed-saving enthusiasts who want to propagate their own plants
- Floral designers looking for long-stemmed blooms for arrangements
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Powdery mildew resistance keeps foliage looking pristine throughout the humid summer.
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from summer until frost ensures a reliable color display.
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering conditions where other annuals typically wilt and fade.
Pollinator Attraction
Bright, accessible blooms act as a magnet for butterflies and bees.
Maintenance Ease
Self-branching habit eliminates the need for constant pinching or pruning.
Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or dense mass plantings.
Key Specs
Width
14-18 inches
Height
14-18 inches
Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Life Cycle
Annual
Seed Count
40 seeds
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
Days to Flower
65-75 days
Germination Time
7-10 days
Features
- Continuous vibrant color display
- Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
- Tolerates heat and humidity
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- Short, mounding, self-branching habit
- Suitable for mass plantings
- Excellent for containers
- Blooms approximately 2 inches across
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional quality and ease of use of the Profusion Mix Zinnia seeds. Reviewers consistently highlight the outstanding germination rates, often reporting near 100 percent success. The resulting plants are celebrated for their vigorous growth and continuous, season long blooming, requiring very little maintenance. Gardeners appreciate how reliably these zinnias perform, making them a fantastic choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking vibrant, low effort color. This mix delivers superb garden impact for the price.
Know before you buy
Profusion Double Mix Zinnias are prolific bloomers that provide continuous color from early summer until the first frost of autumn.
Yes, their compact, mounding growth habit makes them an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets.
No, this specific variety is bred to be resistant to powdery mildew, which is a common issue for many other types of zinnias.
For optimal growth and airflow, space your seeds or seedlings 8 to 12 inches apart.
Absolutely. The vibrant blooms are highly effective at attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects to your landscape.
You can expect germination within 7 to 10 days, with the first blooms typically appearing 65 to 75 days after planting.
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