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Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

Compact, low maintenance plants don't require regular deadheading

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Zinnia elegans

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 70-85 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 14 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Profusion

COLOR

  • Mixed

Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnias add a bright pop to the garden with two-inch white flowers adorned with pink and cherry-colored accents that become deeper as flowers age. These semi-double petaled beauties have a short, mounding growth habit of 12 to 18 inches making them a great selection for containers. Unlike other zinnias, this variety doesn’t require deadheading to continue blooming, making it a low maintenance choice for busy gardeners. Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnias are drought tolerant, do well in extreme heat, and are disease resistant to boot!

  • • Tall-growing annual with bright, large, multi-colored blooms
  • • Popular variety that's easy to grow with prolific summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 14 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
Large Packet 50 Up to 160 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Zinnia Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor FAQs

    Is Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia resistant to animals or disease?

    Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnia shows resistance to Powdery Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.7 / 5 from 20 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    These are so pretty!!! They start out one color and gradually change. Super impressed with these. They are tough and let you know when they need water. I will be planting these again.

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    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Not only were these easy to grow in a pot with minimal care, they were gorgeous! Flowers’s were dense and short with color that deepened the (white and) pink that washed down the petals. Amazing and looked great on the table on my deck.

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    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    This was my first attempt at growing zinnias from seed. I really didn’t give the seeds much care and they were planted in a pretty dry area of the yard. I am in the Boston area and they have bloomed profusely from late July now well into October and even through a slight frost. A great front of the border plant. I will be planting even more next time. My bunny “friends” also left them alone.

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    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    They’re all coming up a yucky pale yellow with reddish center. Great germination rate but I think they were mislabeled. Package does say cherry.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello, Kat Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    I’m not a huge fan of dwarf zinnias but these are stunning. I thought they would be taller but the color totally makes up for the height. Also, the middle zinnia on this photo is a different variety. The two on the outside are the zinnias in this review. No complaints!

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    Customer photo review of Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    I really enjoyed these flowers. Had great germination rate. I started them indoors since I live in a short growing season. They bloomed all summer until first frost. They stayed compact and well structured. The pollinators appreciated the single blooms. They were bright and cheerful . I planted them up front as a border with taller plants behind them.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Not one seed came up. I wouldn't buy them.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello Al H. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry your Profusion Zinnias did not germinate. Zinnias generally prefer warm soil, shallow planting, and consistent moisture during germination; cool or overly wet soil, drying out, planting too deeply, or heavy rain can all affect emergence. However, when there is no germination at all, we certainly want the opportunity to help. We reached out by email to learn more and offer a resolution but haven’t heard back yet. We stand behind our products and our Grow Guarantee, so please reply directly to our original email when you have a chance, and we’d be happy to help make this right with you!

    I've planted these from seed several years in May...and I do not get a bloom until mid-August. Is this normal? Zone 6b.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    I bought two packages and not a single flower. I’ve been buying my flowers seeds and bulbs from Eden Brothers from the past couple of years and love them, but I don’t kwon what happened with this kind of zinnia seeds. Very sad and disappointing.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello KARINA L. Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your Profusion Cherry Bicolor Zinnias did not produce any flowers. We understand how disappointing that is, especially after having success with other Eden Brothers products in previous seasons. Profusion zinnias are generally known for their reliable performance and continuous blooms once established, so a complete lack of flowering is not what we would expect. Factors such as planting timing, sunlight, weather, or other growing conditions can sometimes delay or reduce blooming, but we understand your frustration when you didn't see the results you were hoping for. We reached out by email but haven't heard back from you. We'd still welcome the opportunity to help, so if you reply to our original message, our Customer Care team will be happy to review your situation and discuss the resolution options available. We stand behind our products and want every customer to have a successful gardening experience!

    From all the seeds from the packet I was only able to get two to germinate, which made me sad 😔. I was hoping for a better germination rate because Zinnas are usually easy and have good germination rate. Somehow this one did not work out. This was not the only one that happened to me. It also happened with the profusion ones also.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello Moroccan Queen Bee. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that germination was lower than expected, especially since zinnias are typically reliable performers. Sometimes environmental factors or slight differences between varieties, including Profusion types, can impact germination. We have reported this to our seed supplier and appreciate you alerting us to this! We’re glad we were able to provide a resolution and truly appreciate your understanding. As always, we stand by our seeds and are here to help if you need anything along the way!

    I’ve started a lot of plants this spring, including many zinnia. This profusion cherry by color had about a 5% rate germination, which is not worth messing with

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello Rusty. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

    I was surprised to not have a single plant grow from these seeds. In 2023, I planted them in two different locations and didn’t observe any sprouts. I’ll try cheaper varieties this year.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello, Drew Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers. Our sincere apologies these did not perform well for you! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

    5 out of 25 seeds germinated, climate controlled green house. Also, very pricey.

    Zinnia Seeds - Profusion Cherry Bicolor

    Store owner replied: Hello, Leigh Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    I bought these hoping for the beat & I was pleasantly surprised! They look just like the photo!! Don’t miss out on these seeds!

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