Plants We Love: Profusion Zinnia

This bright flower is perfect for arrangements.

Plant name: ‘Double Cherry’ Profusion Zinnia

Botanical name: Zinnia Profusion ‘Double Cherry’

Suggested by: Kathy Cron of Sakata Seeds [http ://www.sakata.com]

Virtues: It resists disease in the garden and tolerates both hot and cool temperatures.

It requires little care but provides great flowers all season.

Flower: Brightly colored double petals.

Foliage: Deep green.

Habit: Good medium height, great for midrange planting.

Season: Summer to frost.

Companions: These hot doubled blooms are perfect cut flowers. They look best mixed with other cottage garden annuals, such as snapdragons, poppies, and love-in-a-mist.

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