Profusion Red - Zinnia

Profusion Red is a mounded annual with bold red, gold-eyed daisy flowers from late spring into early fall. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and the plant’s compact form suits sunny borders and containers. ## Garden Use and Growing Conditions The mature plant is described at about 14 inches tall and 20 inches wide, with flowers useful for cutting and container arrangements. Grow in full sun and average to evenly moist, well-drained soil; do not leave it standing in water. The exact [Gertens plant profile](https://www.gertens.com/zinnia-profusion-red) gives the flower, season, size, and care details, and [Sakata](https://sakataornamentals.com/plantname/profusion/) describes the Profusion series’ heat and disease tolerance. ## Maintenance The series is noted for self-cleaning flowers. Gertens says faded flower heads may be trimmed to encourage further bloom; provide good air circulation through the season.