About
Profusion Orange' is an upright annual with lance-shaped leaves and long-stemmed bright orange, daisy-like flower heads with darker centres, opening over a long period in summer.
About the genus
Zinnia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with branching stems bearing opposite leaves and solitary terminal flower-heads in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Best grown in an open situation to minimise problems with powdery mildew
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in spring, or in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and a leaf spot