BRED BY SAKATA SEED AMERICA
COURTESY OF SAKATA SEED AMERICA
How long has it been on the market?
Introduced spring 2017
USDA Zones
Hardy to USDA Zone 10B
Sun/shade requirements
Full sun
Grows to height/width
Height: 14 to 18 inches
Width: 20 to 24 inches
Habit
Mounding, up to 24 inches tall
Consumer care requirements
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Highly suitable as a pot, bedding or patio plant
Key features
- AAS Winner/Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner
- The first true-red zinnia in its class
- Extreme heat and drought resistance makes it excellent for landscape performance
- The Profusion series’ uniformity and disease resistance is well-known and proven
Retail merchandising/display suggestions
- Very uniform plants allow for a dramatic retail display.
- A favorite of pollinators with a bold red color, there will be much activity at retail displays with Profusion Red.
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