Profusion Red Yellow Bi-Color Zinnia
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
Brighten your garden with the Profusion Red Yellow Bi-Color Zinnia, an award-winning annual celebrated for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. This hybrid variety showcases a beautiful color transition from red and yellow to apricot and pink, offering continuous beauty from late summer until frost. Ideal for both garden beds and containers, these zinnias thrive in heat and are exceptionally easy to grow. Enjoy the sunshine of fresh-cut flowers indoors with this reliable and visually appealing addition to any floral display.
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Botanical Name
Zinnia hybrida
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in humid climates battling fungal diseases
- Busy homeowners wanting effortless, season-long floral color
- Landscape designers seeking dynamic, evolving garden aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring perfectly uniform, unchanging flower colors
- Florists requiring long stems for dramatic cut arrangements
- Budget-conscious growers who prefer saving their own seeds
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous color production persists reliably from late summer until the frost.
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in intense sun without wilting or losing structural integrity.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance growth habits make this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Visual Versatility
Dynamic color shifts provide a sophisticated aesthetic for any floral arrangement.
Container Adaptability
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into pots, planters, and small beds.
Germination Reliability
Hybrid genetics ensure consistent sprouting when temperature requirements are met.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Zinnia hybrida
Plant Height
14–18 inches
Plant Width
20–24 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Soil Requirement
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil
Water Requirement
Moderate, about 1 inch per week
Germination Temperature
70-85°F (Code 1) or direct sow at 55°F (Code 4)
Days to Germination
6
Features
- Award-winning All-America Selections Gold Medal Winner
- Vivid bi-color flower transitions
- Excellent for beds and containers
- Blooms late summer until frost
- Heat-loving and easy to grow
- Great for cutting and indoor bouquets
- Hybrid variety for reliable performance
- Continuous color throughout the season
What customers say
Profusion Red Yellow Bi Color Zinnia seeds are celebrated for their exceptional reliability and ease of use. Gardeners of all levels consistently report excellent germination and healthy, vigorous growth. The quality of the plants is highly praised, producing spectacular, long lasting bi color blooms that are remarkably low maintenance. This dependable performance offers superior quality and makes gardening a genuinely enjoyable experience, proving to be a highly valued addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
These zinnias feature a dynamic color shift as they mature. The blooms start with a vibrant mix of red and yellow, eventually transitioning into softer shades of apricot and pink.
Yes, they are excellent for containers. With a compact growth habit reaching 14–18 inches in height and 20–24 inches in width, they fit perfectly in pots and window boxes.
For best results, plant them in a spot that receives full sun, which is at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily. They prefer well-draining, fertile, loamy soil to thrive.
These are reliable annuals that provide continuous color from late summer until the first frost. They are specifically bred to be heat-loving and maintain their performance throughout the season.
Absolutely. Their long-lasting blooms and vibrant color transitions make them a great choice for fresh-cut bouquets to enjoy indoors.
You can start them indoors with a germination temperature of 70–85°F, or direct sow them outdoors once the soil has warmed to at least 55°F. They typically germinate in about 6 days.
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