Zinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry Seed
Best low-maintenance annual for vibrant, long-lasting container and border displays.
Discover the Zinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry, an AAS award-winning annual that floods your garden with masses of double, cherry-red blooms. This prolific variety offers rich, fade-resistant color on mid-height plants, making it perfect for borders and containers. It boasts excellent disease resistance and thrives in diverse conditions, from cool spells to hot, humid weather. Enjoy a steady display of color from spring until frost with this reliable and beautiful zinnia, ideal for transplanting when soil temperatures are warm.
$25.69
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
56
/ 1801
#56 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+37%
Above average
Seed Count
250
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners struggling with humid climates and fungal issues
- Landscapers seeking vibrant, season-long color displays
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, tidy garden borders
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners prioritizing low upfront costs
- Seed-saving enthusiasts wanting to propagate their own plants
- Florists requiring long stems for professional vase arrangements
Performance breakdown
Environmental Resilience
Thrives through unpredictable weather shifts from cool spells to humid heat.
Disease Resistance
Robust genetics keep foliage healthy and vibrant without constant maintenance.
Germination Speed
Rapid sprouting ensures a quick start to your seasonal garden display.
Growth Habit
Compact, tidy structure fits perfectly into containers or tight border spaces.
Color Retention
Pigment stays deep and saturated even under intense, direct summer sun.
Bloom Vigor
Produces a relentless, high-volume display of double cherry-red flowers all season.
Key Specs
Seed Count
250 seeds
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Seeding Depth
0.25 to 0.5 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
75-80°F
Days to Germination
4-8 Days
Plant Height
12-18 inches
Plant Spread
16-24 inches
Features
- Vibrant, fade-resistant cherry red double flowers
- Highly prolific bloomer
- Tight, compact growth habit
- Excellent disease resistance
- Tolerates cool and hot, humid conditions
- Reliable year-after-year performance
- AAS Award winner
- Ideal for containers and borders
What customers say
Gardeners highly recommend Zinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry seeds for their exceptional reliability and vibrant color. Customers consistently report near perfect germination success. The plants exhibit vigorous, uniform growth and require minimal care. The deep cherry red hue remains true and resists fading even in strong summer sun. Reviewers particularly appreciate the luxurious, full appearance provided by the double petals. A major benefit is the plants' remarkable resilience, showing strong resistance to powdery mildew, ensuring prolific blooming from early summer until frost. Despite a slightly higher initial cost, the superior performance and extended bloom time confirm these seeds offer outstanding value and consistently transform garden spaces.
Know before you buy
Zinnia Profusion Double Hot Cherry plants reach a mature height of 12 to 18 inches, making them a versatile mid-height choice for garden borders or containers.
Yes, for the best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 75-80°F. At these temperatures, you can expect germination within 4 to 8 days.
Absolutely. This variety is specifically noted for its excellent disease resistance and its ability to thrive in both cool spells and hot, humid weather conditions.
Since these plants have a spread of 16 to 24 inches, you should space them accordingly to allow for proper airflow and to accommodate their compact growth habit.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches. It is best to wait until the soil has warmed up before transplanting or direct sowing.
No, this variety is prized for its vibrant, fade-resistant cherry red color, which remains consistent throughout the growing season.
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