Zinnia 'Profusion Orange'PBR (Profusion Series)


zinnia 'Profusion Orange'
'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

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Zinnia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with branching stems bearing opposite leaves and solitary terminal flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Best grown in an open situation to minimise problems with powdery mildew
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in spring, or in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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