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Common name: "Bedding Zinnia"
Latin name:
Zinnia hybrida 'Profusion Cherry'

Zinnia Profusion Cherry
Class: Annual
Growth habit:
Clump forming
 
Max height:
12" - 18"
Spread: 6" - 10"

Flowers: Spring - Fall
Available cultivars: 3

Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Zinnia 'Profusion Cherry'
1999 All America Selection
Cultivation: The 'Profusion' series are medium height Zinnias. They are early flowerers that bloom continuously. Alan Armitage... a very distinguished horticulturist and author has rated the 'Profusion' series as the best Zinnia on the market. 

Profusion Zinnias are weather and disease resistant... performing well in both cool and warm conditions. Zinnia flowers are excellent for cutting with a good vase life. Their great for attracting Butterflies too!

Plant Zinnia Profusion Cherry in full sun in fertile well drained soil in beds or containers. They will tolerate light shade... but require 6 hours of sun for best growth. Space plants 6" - 10" apart depending on how quickly you wish the area to fill in. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid plant food.

Available colors: Cherry, Orange and White.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or spider mites.

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