Zinnia Profusion Orange Seed
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, disease-resistant seasonal color.
Brighten your garden with the Zinnia Profusion Orange, an award-winning annual known for its vibrant, deep orange blooms. This variety offers exceptional weather tolerance and high disease resistance, ensuring a reliable display of color throughout the season. Each semi-double flower measures about 2 inches across. Growing to a height of 12-18 inches and spreading 16-24 inches, these zinnias are perfect for transplanting and add a beautiful splash of color to any landscape.
$25.69
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
3
/ 6090
#3 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+142%
Above average
Seed Count
250
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners struggling with powdery mildew and foliage diseases
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous color without constant maintenance
- Landscapers managing hot, dry climates or container gardens
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring affordable open-pollinated varieties
- Seed-saving enthusiasts who want to replant their own harvest
- Floral designers needing long stems for traditional bouquets
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
High-level resilience keeps plants healthy through humid and challenging summer conditions.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable semi-double flowers provide a uniform, vibrant display all season long.
Germination Speed
Rapid six-day turnaround gets your garden started with minimal waiting time.
Weather Tolerance
Sturdy performance ensures blooms remain intact despite fluctuating temperatures and rain.
Landscape Versatility
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into borders, containers, or mass plantings.
Seed Quality
Untreated, open-pollinated seeds offer a clean, natural choice for home gardeners.
Key Specs
Seed Count
250 seeds
Seed Style
UNTREATED
Bloom Size
2 inches
Bloom Type
Semi-double
Plant Type
Flower
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
12-18 inches
Plant Spread
16-24 inches
Features
- Award-winning AAS Winner variety
- Excellent weather tolerance
- High disease resistance
- Abundant semi-double blooms
- Vibrant deep orange color
- Reliable season-long performance
- Suitable for transplanting
- Untreated seeds
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Zinnia Profusion Orange seeds for their exceptional reliability and vibrant, long-lasting color. Satisfaction centers on near perfect germination and the production of vigorous, uniform plants. These zinnias deliver an incredible density of true orange blooms that maintain intensity until the first hard frost. A key benefit is the variety's remarkable resilience, showing outstanding tolerance to intense summer heat, humidity, and drought. Experienced growers also note the strong resistance to common diseases like powdery mildew. This variety offers dependable, professional grade results, making it a highly recommended choice for borders and containers due to its low maintenance and consistent performance.
Know before you buy
No, these are untreated, open-pollinated seeds, making them a great choice for organic gardening practices.
Given their spread of 16-24 inches, you should space your plants at least 18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and prevent disease.
Yes, but because they require a soil temperature of 75-80°F to germinate, it is best to wait until the soil has thoroughly warmed in late spring. If you live in a cooler climate, starting them indoors for transplanting is a reliable way to get a head start.
Yes, the Profusion series is specifically bred for season-long performance. As an annual, they will continue to produce their 2-inch semi-double blooms from spring until the first frost.
Yes, for the best results and the most vibrant orange color, these plants need full sun exposure. They are highly weather-tolerant, but they will not bloom as prolifically in shaded areas.
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